The War in the Middle East Has Shown That NATO Countries Are Not Ready for a War With Russia, Politico Concludes

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The war in the Middle East has shown that NATO countries are not ready for a war with Russia, Politico concludes

Politico spoke with diplomats, military officials, and experts and identified "five gaps" that would make things difficult for NATO countries if Russia decided to attack them.

Among the reasons are weak air and naval forces, a shortage of ammunition, as well as disputes with Donald Trump.

Meduza briefly summarized the key conclusions from Politico's article.

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The war in the Middle East has shown that NATO countries are not ready for a war with Russia

Senior European military officials predict that Russia may attack NATO countries in the near future. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes this could happen as early as 2029. Estonian intelligence is convinced that this will not happen in the near term…

Five Gaps Inside the Alliance

NATO was found to have five gaps before any war with Russia.

Preparation stalled at arguments and empty stockpiles.