Vladimir Putin will test the West? Soon

Geopolitical shocks, the worsening of relations on the US-Europe line and Vladimir Putin's unwavering impulses make it easy for experts to discuss possible threats. With a very courageous thesis, the well-known military historian Sönke Neitzel from the University of Potsdam spoke with “Bild”. He stated that Russian dictator "may attack NATO in autumn".

According to Neitzel, the German army is poorly prepared for specified a scenario. He besides estimated that the Russian attack on the Alliance was increasing.

– We see that the NATO common assistance clause is likely to no longer apply, at least in the case of the US. The deterrence will be weakened – he warned. - shortly Putin can test the West – he said.

Germans. A discussion about war and Russia. "Last summertime of Peace"?

Historian stated that for the Germans coming summertime “Could be the last summertime of peace.‘. He besides said that the phrase "unfortunately is no longer completely unrealistic". The head of the German national Intelligence Service Bruno Kahl besides warned against Putin's future plans. – rapidly ending the war in Ukraine will let Russia will focus energy where they truly want it. I mean, Europe. – he said.

However, as Der Westen describes, not all specialist understands “all this confusion”. – Where does this full fear and panic come from? – asked philosopher Richard David Precht, incapable to realize why Putin would present a real threat to the West.

Precht pointed to massive losses to the Russians in the war against Ukraine. That they're serious about starting a war with NATO now? I say this with full conviction: It's a fairy tale. He said.

In Precht's view, the most crucial thing is to bring about “disarmament talks” in the future, which would guarantee the highest possible level of safety in the region.

Europe is changing its approach to safety policy

The European Union and individual countries are besides starting to see real threats from Russia. “Would you last 72 hours?” is the title of an online test, in which Finnish citizens can check how they are prepared for crisis situations or the outbreak of armed conflict. In Sweden, however, a fewer months ago the government sent brochures with advice in case of war.

These campaigns became an inspiration for the “War-related crisis preparedness strategy” presented by the European Commission on Wednesday. – Let's fix the roof while the sun is inactive shining said Vice-President Roxan Minzat in Brussels on Wednesday, calling on the EU to change its approach to security.

Source: “Bild”, Der Westen, “Rheinische Post”