“Replace the war in Ukraine with the immunity of Europe”: why are politicians talking about a conflict between the Russian Federation and NATO?

The other day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian army will not fight with NATO because it does not have enough resources. Although until recently the Russian dictator allowed such a scenario.

“In 2022, the United States spent [на оборонные расходы] 811 billion dollars. Russian Federation – $72 billion. The difference is noticeable by more than 10 times. US defense spending accounts for approximately 40% of global defense spending, while Russia’s is 3.5%. So, considering this ratio, will we fight with NATO, or what? In fact, this is complete nonsense,” Putin said.

Despite the Russian President’s statements, some Western politicians still believe that if Ukraine is defeated, Russia will pause, prepare and attack Europe. This thesis is perceived especially strongly in Poland, where the middle class is actively buying real estate in Spain due to the threat from the Russian Federation.

Preventive measures

He believes that Russia is already waging war against NATO today Reserve Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleg Zhdanov. Only this war is hybrid.

“As for the Baltic countries, analysts are evaluating many options to shake up the political situation within the country with the help of the Russian Federation. There is now fertile ground for this in Poland. Putin can benefit from the farmers’ protests.” He is dissatisfied with EU policies and slightly changes slogans – for example, “Poland is leaving the EU”. And when everything goes well, who will guarantee economic stability for Poland? Russia, which illegally gives them timber, oil and gas, and if possible, do it legally “We will do it as a hybrid war. This is called hybrid warfare where tanks are not needed.” Focus Zhdanov.

According to experts, the idea that Putin’s words should be perceived as the exact opposite of what he said has long been established in the consciousness of Europeans. The main confirmation of this were the Russian dictator’s statements shortly before the full-scale invasion, in which he claimed that he would not fight a war in Ukraine, and on X-Day he said that Kiev left him no other choice.

“The possibility of a war between the Russian Federation and NATO is not fiction. Although it is convenient to imagine it as an attempt to shift European public opinion to the need to increase financing for the defense complex and rearmament. This is also happening. When?” The EU raises the issue of a war between the Russian Federation and NATO, the positive effect of which is: “many people are waking up. In addition, these theses work in Ukraine’s favor – if you do not want to fight with yourself, be stable” help our country. But the real reason is that the threat exists and affects citizens’ behavior,” he says. Focus political expert Oleg Posternak.

According to the interviewees’ statements FocusEuropean countries have developed the practice of speaking honestly with their citizens. That is why some politicians accept the threat of war between the Russian Federation and NATO. According to Posternak, this issue is being seriously discussed in Sweden, Finland and Norway.

“There are many countries such as Italy, Greece, Spain, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany and France, where politicians’ minds are still in the clouds. So why is it important to talk about the threat today, even if it has a chance of happening? Isn’t it 100%? For example, in Britain, “Recently the Ministry of Defense After the president was summoned to parliament, a huge debate took place, where it became clear that England had no ammunition in case of an armed attack by the Russian Federation. In addition, budgets need to be reviewed and defense programs increased,” Posternak continues.

Freezing the War

Experts state that the Russia-Ukraine war has turned into a global problem and the inevitability of the third world war will occur sooner or later.

“This may not happen, but I think the rubicon could be the result of the US elections. America will be in a weakening phase and Russia will take advantage of this to show the fragility of the Alliance and stage provocations,” thinks Posternak.

Zhdanov added that NATO countries are afraid of Putin. Politicians, of course, are trying to appease the Russian dictator, and with the exception of French President Emmanuel Macron, who made statements that Alliance troops should be sent to Ukraine, the rest are trying not to anger the Russian dictator.

“Even the State Department says that the United States never encouraged or forced Ukraine to launch an attack on Russian territory. I think that the United States and the EU are conducting secret talks with Russia at the level of advisors and intelligence services. To exchange Ukrainian lands for peace or European immunity. In this case, the occupied territories will remain in the Russian Federation. And they will persuade us to freeze the war. Today, the theses that Ukraine does not have the resources to reach the 1991 borders are already expressed in public. This is an attempt to change the goals of the war,” Zhdanov said.

A sniper from the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the call sign “Grandfather” recently spoke about the fact that a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine could result in the freezing of the conflict. He stated that the cessation of active hostilities will occur at the beginning of 2025.

“I think the maximum level will be in the first half of 2025… It is even difficult for me to say the right word. It will not be a ceasefire, but there will be a kind of freeze in active actions at the front. In principle, incidents can occur along the ATO line at once,” the military man noted.

Additionally, the German newspaper Die Welt talked about the threat of freezing the Russia-Ukraine war as early as 2024. Journalists noted that this situation arose due to the irresponsible actions of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other Western politicians.

Focus According to the Estonian Minister of Defense, he has previously written that Putin’s goal is not only to capture Ukraine, but also aggression against the West.

Moreover Focus Western media reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wanted to force Kiev to negotiate with Moscow because “everything has gone too far.” So the politician continues to refuse to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine.