Russia's Threats to Europe Extend Beyond Ukraine
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TL;DR
- Russia's actions in Europe constitute a 'gray-zone' or hybrid war, targeting NATO and U.S. interests beyond Ukraine.
- Examples of Russian aggression include assassinations on NATO territory, cyberattacks, airspace violations, and weaponized migration.
- Russia aims to divide NATO and weaken its commitment to collective defense (Article 5).
- The article calls for strong U.S. commitment to NATO and continued military assistance for Ukraine.
- Deterrence against Russian aggression relies on the clear understanding that an attack on one NATO ally will be met with a response from all, backed by U.S. resolve.