NATO is unprepared for the growing threat posed by Putin’s Russia – Atlantic Council
Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again pushed the limits of global security. What began as a “shadow war” — quiet, indirect actions to test the United States — has now moved into the open.
For years, Putin has used small, strategic moves to see how far he could go without facing major consequences. When the Trump administration failed to respond strongly to strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, it sent a signal that the U.S. might tolerate more.
Now, Putin has crossed a new line by directly attacking Poland, a NATO ally. This move forces a tough question: Will America stand by its security promises to Europe, or will it step back?
For European nations, this is a wake-up call. Ignoring attacks in Ukraine was one thing, but an attack on Poland makes it impossible to deny the stakes. If the U.S. doesn’t respond, it could shatter trust in its role as Europe’s protector and force European leaders to rethink their security future.
This moment marks a turning point in the balance of power, not just for Europe, but for the global order. The world is watching how Washington reacts.
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