Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say
Summary
Defence experts involved with Nato warn that Europe is not ready for a long war with Russia because the public does not support it. Rising populist movements in Europe and a lack of clear communication about the security threat from Russia make it harder for Nato to prepare. European countries are discussing ways to improve military cooperation as the US plans to reduce its military presence in Europe.Key Facts
- Nato defence planners believe Europe cannot sustain a long war of attrition with Russia due to public wariness.
- Russia is seen as gaining an advantage in a hybrid war, which combines military and political tactics.
- Populist political parties in Europe, many sympathetic to Russia, are gaining support in key countries.
- The US is expected to reduce its conventional military commitments in Europe soon.
- A group of five major European countries, including the UK, aims to improve joint military coordination and defence planning.
- European officials say the public has not been well informed about the threat level from Russia.
- An attempted drone attack in Germany, linked to Russian and Belarusian suspects, increased concerns about hybrid attacks.
- European defence ministers are beginning to cooperate on capabilities like missile defence and early warning systems.
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