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Russian acts of sabotage may lead to NATO invoking Article 5, says German intel chief (www.reuters.com)

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Russia's acts of sabotage against Western targets may eventually prompt NATO to consider invoking the alliance's Article 5 mutual defence clause, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service said on Wednesday. Bundesnachrichtendienst chief Bruno Kahl said he expected Moscow to further step up its hybrid warfare.

"The extensive use of hybrid measures by Russia increases the risk that NATO will eventually consider invoking its Article 5 mutual defence clause," he noted.

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Under Article 5, if a NATO member comes under attack, the other members of the alliance are obliged to help it respond.

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Kahl said Russia's military would likely be capable of attacking NATO by the end of the decade, adding that Moscow's war on Ukraine meant that it had battle-proven troops under its command which raised the threat emanating from its conventional forces, while it also mastered modern drone warfare.

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"We don't have any indication yet that Russia intends to go to war, but if such sentiments gain the upper hand in the government in Moscow, then the risk for a military confrontation will grow over the coming years."

Should Russia attack one or several NATO allies, it would not do so to grab massive swathes of land, Kahl said, but rather to test red lines set by the West with the aim of defeating Western unity and NATO as a defensive alliance.

"In Russia's view, this goal would be reached if Article 5 were to remain without effect in case of a Russian attack," he said.

"To meet this target, you don't need to send tank armies westwards, it is enough to dispatch little green men to the Baltics to protect allegedly threatened Russian minorities or adjust borders on Svalbard".

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[–] mindbleach 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Believe who, troll? Believe what?

Jesus fuck, does Russia even have a stated reason for invading Ukraine, besides whining about NATO? The organization that's suddenly gained renewed support and membership because they invaded Ukraine?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I never argued that Russia has a stated reason.

I simply argue that article 5 will not be invoked.

Furthermore I bet that when Trump comes to power in the US parts of Ukraine will be given to Russia. I do not wish it to be so, but I think that is what is going to happen.