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JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇪🇺 U.S. Intel Warns Putin Could Test NATO With A Limited Attack New U.S. intelligence warns that Vladimir Putin could attempt a limited attack against a NATO member as early as this autumn, with the risk window extending through 2029. Scenarios range from cyberattacks and sabotage to... a small scale military incursion on NATO’s eastern flank. Poland and the Baltic states are reportedly viewed as the most likely targets in related assessments, but no specific country has been officially identified by the U.S. The goal could be to test NATO’s unity and see whether Washington and European allies would actually respond under Article 5. A full scale invasion is NOT what the assessment predicts. The concern is a limited operation designed to stay below the threshold of a major war. If Putin crosses NATO’s border, the world could face its most dangerous military crisis in Europe since the Cold War. 👀show more

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Atil Hun1 month ago

Why limited? Russia needs to destroy every factory and command center in the West that is providing Ukraine with intelligence and weapons.

The Defence Technocrat1 month ago

We should not fear Russia or N.Korea. If China gets involved and it starts selling equipment directly to Russia, then the true suffering would begin. And they just might, as the Nation will too prefer a proxy war rather than a direct war on its soil (which would correspond to costly infrastructure damage). Russia doesn't have the ability to do any real damage, aside from the hybrid warfare it is engaging in and we all must pretend its not happening.

Daniwl1 month ago

Not Poland. Maybe the Eu and GB.

HR76HR1 month ago

Infos qui date déjà de plusieurs semaines....

Ken Rik1 month ago

Russia will likely strike NATO air bases, ammo depots and command centers directly supporting Ukraine BEFORE they launch a ground invasion. US, Israel and Iran would’ve done this already.

AlfaX1 month ago

Nato is cancer of world only putin can cure this cancer must remove from the world full support to putin n expect not limited full scale attack to them

НАТА МИТЕНКА1 month ago

Гм..

Stefan Luidg1 month ago

You must be a Rheinmetall & Co account 🤣... you need an enemy, right? .. to extract more tax money from the people

Molthakarn 🇺🇸1 month ago

A limited attack on NATO is still an attack on NATO. That distinction matters less than people think

medoyid_ua1 month ago

The Kremlin has run this exact playbook against Ukraine since 2014: hybrid attacks, sabotage, then a limited incursion that became a full invasion when nobody stopped it.

Loni1 month ago

Don't buy! (My opinion)

Adam Law1 month ago

Utter bollocks!

LeProc. Lo1 month ago

Un coup de billard à trois bandes de Trump ?

Artur Stroiński1 month ago

.., a Osama bin Laden ukrywał się w Afganistanie❓

BublPopr1 month ago

Anything Putin attempts should be met with a huge response. Including hitting infrastructure inside Russia

FrailframeSlimsoul 🇺🇸🇮🇱1 month ago

Hes running out the clock waiting for trump to leave office then make a move.

Matt Simmons1 month ago

Warmongering propaganda!

Kenneth Boman1 month ago

I'm sure there are plans that will be put in action if so! Perfect! Keep up the good work and happy hunting!

Lance1 month ago

NATO is just hiding behind Ukraine. Russia knows they are already fighting NATO. Russia has every right to attack NATO since its NATO weapons and intelligence that’s killing Russians! NATO should back down and force Zelenskyy to take a deal.

elgaleonderibadeo1 month ago

UE OTAN provocarán la guerra para reducir DEUDA y POBLACIÓN

Lori1 month ago

Propaganda Bullshit again..

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‼️‼️🇱🇻🇺🇸⚠️🇷🇺 Latvia and the United States are intensifying security consultations as concern grows across the Baltic states over the possibility of future Russian aggression against NATO’s northeastern flank. Latvia’s Foreign Minister held talks with a U.S. representative focused on the security challenges and threats facing allies in the region, including Russia-linked hybrid activities. The consultations come as Baltic governments strengthen their eastern borders and prepare for scenarios ranging from sabotage and provocations against critical infrastructure to broader military escalation. Lithuanian intelligence has recently warned that Moscow could potentially employ captured Ukrainian drones in a false-flag operation against Baltic infrastructure, although officials stressed there was no indication of an imminent Russian attack. For Latvia and the other Baltic states, the central challenge is ensuring that Russia never concludes NATO’s eastern flank can be tested without an overwhelming allied response. Moscow may initially rely on hybrid pressure rather than conventional invasion, but closer coordination with Washington, stronger regional defenses and a credible U.S. presence are intended to ensure that any attempt to escalate against the Baltics would immediately become a confrontation with the entire Alliance. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

‼️‼️🇱🇻🇺🇸⚠️🇷🇺 Latvia and the United States are intensifying security consultations as concern grows across the Baltic states over the possibility of future Russian aggression against NATO’s northeastern flank. Latvia’s Foreign Minister held talks with a U.S. representative focused on the security challenges and threats facing allies in the region, including Russia-linked hybrid activities. The consultations come as Baltic governments strengthen their eastern borders and prepare for scenarios ranging from sabotage and provocations against critical infrastructure to broader military escalation. Lithuanian intelligence has recently warned that Moscow could potentially employ captured Ukrainian drones in a false-flag operation against Baltic infrastructure, although officials stressed there was no indication of an imminent Russian attack. For Latvia and the other Baltic states, the central challenge is ensuring that Russia never concludes NATO’s eastern flank can be tested without an overwhelming allied response. Moscow may initially rely on hybrid pressure rather than conventional invasion, but closer coordination with Washington, stronger regional defenses and a credible U.S. presence are intended to ensure that any attempt to escalate against the Baltics would immediately become a confrontation with the entire Alliance. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

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‼️🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱 The United States is reportedly preparing for a large-scale military campaign against Iran that would go far beyond a limited retaliatory strike, according to Israeli outlet i24NEWS. The report states that Washington's preparations are not intended as a response to yesterday's attack, but rather as part of a broader, pre-planned military operation with significantly wider objectives. 🔹 According to the report, Israel is increasingly concerned that Iran could launch direct attacks against Israeli territory if upcoming U.S. operations cross what Tehran considers its strategic red lines. The reported preparations point to the possibility of a major escalation that could fundamentally reshape the regional security environment. If Washington moves beyond limited punitive strikes toward a sustained military campaign, Iran would likely face strong pressure to respond against both American and Israeli targets, increasing the risk that the conflict expands into a broader regional war involving multiple fronts and allied proxy forces. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

‼️🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱 The United States is reportedly preparing for a large-scale military campaign against Iran that would go far beyond a limited retaliatory strike, according to Israeli outlet i24NEWS. The report states that Washington's preparations are not intended as a response to yesterday's attack, but rather as part of a broader, pre-planned military operation with significantly wider objectives. 🔹 According to the report, Israel is increasingly concerned that Iran could launch direct attacks against Israeli territory if upcoming U.S. operations cross what Tehran considers its strategic red lines. The reported preparations point to the possibility of a major escalation that could fundamentally reshape the regional security environment. If Washington moves beyond limited punitive strikes toward a sustained military campaign, Iran would likely face strong pressure to respond against both American and Israeli targets, increasing the risk that the conflict expands into a broader regional war involving multiple fronts and allied proxy forces. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

50,596 views • 2 months ago

"RUSSIA PREPARING TO TEST NATO'S ARTICLE 5" Pekka Toveri, a retired Major General, former head of Finnish military intelligence, and current Member of the European Parliament, has consistently provided expert analysis on Russian threats to NATO and Europe. A key concern he has highlighted is Russia's potential strategy to provoke a controlled crisis that could trigger Article 5 while betting on hesitation or disunity among NATO members - particularly doubting whether all allies would fully honor the commitment in a limited scenario. This echoes broader warnings from intelligence figures that Moscow perceives NATO's deterrent as potentially brittle in gray-zone or limited-incursion situations. A conceivable scenario could involve a limited assault on a Baltic country to observe NATO's reaction. If there is no response, consider a more aggressive approach next time.....

"RUSSIA PREPARING TO TEST NATO'S ARTICLE 5" Pekka Toveri, a retired Major General, former head of Finnish military intelligence, and current Member of the European Parliament, has consistently provided expert analysis on Russian threats to NATO and Europe. A key concern he has highlighted is Russia's potential strategy to provoke a controlled crisis that could trigger Article 5 while betting on hesitation or disunity among NATO members - particularly doubting whether all allies would fully honor the commitment in a limited scenario. This echoes broader warnings from intelligence figures that Moscow perceives NATO's deterrent as potentially brittle in gray-zone or limited-incursion situations. A conceivable scenario could involve a limited assault on a Baltic country to observe NATO's reaction. If there is no response, consider a more aggressive approach next time.....

WORLD AT WAR

10,746 views • 8 months ago

.Michael Weiss and Marc Polymeropoulos explain why Russia doesn’t need a full-scale invasion of NATO territory to test the alliance, and how even a limited strike could be designed to see whether the alliance responds when Article 5 is put on the line.

.Michael Weiss and Marc Polymeropoulos explain why Russia doesn’t need a full-scale invasion of NATO territory to test the alliance, and how even a limited strike could be designed to see whether the alliance responds when Article 5 is put on the line.

The Bulwark

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🇺🇸 U.S. Ambassador to NATO warns: Putin could go beyond Ukraine Matthew Whitaker said the Russian dictator’s latest statements leave no room for optimism. According to him, Ukraine must be able to defend itself for as long as it takes until the war can be brought to an end. Could Putin attack NATO? In the short term, the risk is low — Russia is bogged down in Ukraine. But Washington is not prepared to rule out such a scenario entirely. “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the earlier annexation of Crimea lead us to believe that Russia can be unpredictable and could be willing to take action against a NATO country,” Whitaker said.

🇺🇸 U.S. Ambassador to NATO warns: Putin could go beyond Ukraine Matthew Whitaker said the Russian dictator’s latest statements leave no room for optimism. According to him, Ukraine must be able to defend itself for as long as it takes until the war can be brought to an end. Could Putin attack NATO? In the short term, the risk is low — Russia is bogged down in Ukraine. But Washington is not prepared to rule out such a scenario entirely. “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the earlier annexation of Crimea lead us to believe that Russia can be unpredictable and could be willing to take action against a NATO country,” Whitaker said.

NEXTA

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BIG | 🇱🇻🇪🇺🇷🇺‼️‼️ Latvia is preparing for a difficult autumn and winter as President Edgars Rinkēvičs warns that further Russian escalation is “very likely,” with the Baltic state already seeing growing risks from sabotage, espionage, cyberattacks and other hybrid activity. Rinkēvičs says the most immediate risks surround Latvia’s October 3 parliamentary election, including cyberattacks, pressure along the Belarusian border, drone incidents and disinformation campaigns. Latvia has requested additional NATO fighter coverage during the election period, and four German Eurofighters are being temporarily deployed to Lielvārde alongside additional allied contributions. The president also said Latvian and NATO forces have plans to respond immediately to potential small-scale incursions without waiting for political deliberations in Brussels. Rinkēvičs stressed that Latvia is not currently seeing the force concentrations associated with preparations for a large-scale conventional invasion. His warning instead points to a period of sustained hybrid pressure in which Moscow could test NATO through increasingly disruptive actions below the threshold of open war. For Latvia, sitting directly on NATO’s eastern frontier, the coming months are therefore becoming a major test of resilience, deterrence and allied readiness. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

BIG | 🇱🇻🇪🇺🇷🇺‼️‼️ Latvia is preparing for a difficult autumn and winter as President Edgars Rinkēvičs warns that further Russian escalation is “very likely,” with the Baltic state already seeing growing risks from sabotage, espionage, cyberattacks and other hybrid activity. Rinkēvičs says the most immediate risks surround Latvia’s October 3 parliamentary election, including cyberattacks, pressure along the Belarusian border, drone incidents and disinformation campaigns. Latvia has requested additional NATO fighter coverage during the election period, and four German Eurofighters are being temporarily deployed to Lielvārde alongside additional allied contributions. The president also said Latvian and NATO forces have plans to respond immediately to potential small-scale incursions without waiting for political deliberations in Brussels. Rinkēvičs stressed that Latvia is not currently seeing the force concentrations associated with preparations for a large-scale conventional invasion. His warning instead points to a period of sustained hybrid pressure in which Moscow could test NATO through increasingly disruptive actions below the threshold of open war. For Latvia, sitting directly on NATO’s eastern frontier, the coming months are therefore becoming a major test of resilience, deterrence and allied readiness. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

63,573 views • 14 days ago

‼️‼️🇷🇺🇱🇹 BREAKING | A Ukrainian political analyst says Russia may be preparing for a direct military move against Lithuania, with scenarios ranging from a limited incursion to a much larger operation, potentially explaining why CIA Director John Ratcliffe was dispatched to Moscow for such an unusually sensitive mission. Citing intelligence-linked sources, Yulia Zabelina, a Ukrainian political commentator and parliamentary journalist who works with NV and Telegraf, claims Ratcliffe’s delegation discussed several highly consequential issues in Moscow. These reportedly included possible Russian military action against Lithuania, the future of U.S. forces in Europe, Russia’s support for Iran in its confrontation with Washington, and Moscow’s increasingly close relationship with China. Zabelina also claims there were discussions around reducing a significant part of the U.S. military presence in Europe in exchange for freezing the war in Ukraine, while suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ratcliffe pushed to ensure the CIA director, rather than FBI Director Kash Patel, handled the Moscow mission. The most important point is the broader strategic context. Western intelligence has already warned that Russia could attempt to test NATO through limited aggression, with the Baltic states repeatedly identified as the most vulnerable theater. Ratcliffe’s direct warning to Moscow, combined with growing Baltic preparations and intelligence concerns over Russian provocations, suggests that Lithuania is no longer being discussed merely as a hypothetical future risk. Even if Moscow ultimately stops short of a conventional attack, NATO is clearly preparing for the possibility that Russia could probe the Alliance’s eastern flank to determine whether Article 5 remains politically and militarily credible. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

‼️‼️🇷🇺🇱🇹 BREAKING | A Ukrainian political analyst says Russia may be preparing for a direct military move against Lithuania, with scenarios ranging from a limited incursion to a much larger operation, potentially explaining why CIA Director John Ratcliffe was dispatched to Moscow for such an unusually sensitive mission. Citing intelligence-linked sources, Yulia Zabelina, a Ukrainian political commentator and parliamentary journalist who works with NV and Telegraf, claims Ratcliffe’s delegation discussed several highly consequential issues in Moscow. These reportedly included possible Russian military action against Lithuania, the future of U.S. forces in Europe, Russia’s support for Iran in its confrontation with Washington, and Moscow’s increasingly close relationship with China. Zabelina also claims there were discussions around reducing a significant part of the U.S. military presence in Europe in exchange for freezing the war in Ukraine, while suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ratcliffe pushed to ensure the CIA director, rather than FBI Director Kash Patel, handled the Moscow mission. The most important point is the broader strategic context. Western intelligence has already warned that Russia could attempt to test NATO through limited aggression, with the Baltic states repeatedly identified as the most vulnerable theater. Ratcliffe’s direct warning to Moscow, combined with growing Baltic preparations and intelligence concerns over Russian provocations, suggests that Lithuania is no longer being discussed merely as a hypothetical future risk. Even if Moscow ultimately stops short of a conventional attack, NATO is clearly preparing for the possibility that Russia could probe the Alliance’s eastern flank to determine whether Article 5 remains politically and militarily credible. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

217,297 views • 1 month ago