A senior European defense official has raised concerns about Russia’s potential military intentions toward NATO, citing intelligence assessments that suggest such scenarios are under discussion within the Kremlin.
Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, addressed these security concerns in an interview with Polish newspaper Wyborcza. He referenced assessments from German intelligence agencies that allegedly indicate discussions within Russian leadership circles about potential confrontations with the NATO alliance.
“I trust the secret services. And German intelligence claims it has evidence that the Kremlin is discussing an attack on NATO,” Kubilius stated. He emphasized that while such discussions don’t necessarily confirm active planning, they warrant serious attention from European defense establishments.
The commissioner stressed that Europe must enhance its defensive readiness, suggesting that the continent should draw lessons from ongoing conflicts, particularly Ukraine’s experience with military innovation including drone warfare technology.
“Such signals must be taken deadly seriously,” Kubilius said, adding that preparedness requires learning from both Ukrainian defensive strategies and understanding Russian military approaches. The comments reflect growing concerns among European security officials about continental defense capabilities, particularly as the conflict in Ukraine continues and geopolitical tensions remain elevated. The statements underscore ongoing debates within Europe about military readiness and defense spending priorities.
