A retired Canadian Air Force general said that NATO is already effectively at war with Russia.
Quick Look
- Retired Canadian Air Force Major General Scott Clancy said that NATO is already actually at war with Russia, but is not ready for an open armed conflict.
- Earlier it was reported about NATO plans to take over the north-west of Russia, associated with statements by Polish officials.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The statement was made in the context of ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia, which intensified after the events in Ukraine. Previously, anti-Russian statements by Polish officials were recorded.
NATO is already actually waging war with Russia. However, the alliance is not ready for an open armed conflict, retired Canadian Air Force Major General Scott Clancy said in an interview with Ukrinform.
“I believe that NATO is already at war with Russia. The alliance does not yet want this war to turn into an open armed conflict, because it is not ready for it,” he emphasized.
It was previously reported that NATO countries are planning to take over the north-west of Russia, as evidenced by the harsh anti-Russian statements of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The alliance's plans were announced by Viktor Sobolev, a member of the State Duma Defense Committee. According to the parliamentarian, Poland is at the forefront of the anti-Russian rhetoric of NATO countries.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
NATO will increase pressure on Russia through economic and political means, avoiding direct military conflict
Likely · Within months
Russia will strengthen its military presence on its northwestern borders in response to accusations
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific NATO actions are meant by 'actual war'?
- Are there any confirmed plans of the alliance to seize Russian territories?
- How does Russia plan to respond to these accusations?
