Some in NATO Trying to Turn Ukraine War Into Conflict Between Alliance and Russia, Says Slovak PM

NATO maintains it is a defensive alliance that operates on its deterrence and defense posture.

Some in NATO Trying to Turn Ukraine War Into Conflict Between Alliance and Russia, Says Slovak PM

TL;DR

  • Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico believes some NATO members are trying to instigate a conflict between NATO and Russia.
  • He attributes this to a perceived failed strategy to defeat Moscow via the war in Ukraine.
  • Fico expressed concern that a drone incursion could lead to the activation of NATO's Article 5.
  • Western nations have warned about intensifying Russian hybrid attacks.