Post by sevenofnine on Aug 1, 2023 11:39:48 GMT -5
This is crazy
Some NATO states "are naturally worried that... Wagner could cause trouble," he told Euronews. "It's a watch this space moment."
An expert has told Euronews that Russia's Wagner mercenary group could stage an attack to sever the Baltic states from NATO, though he questioned if such a "suicidal" step would be taken.
Dr Stephen Hall, lecturer of Russian politics at the University of Bath, suggested the assault may involve a small incursion, akin to a provocative false flag operation, to disguise direct Russian involvement.
But he was sceptical this was feasible, owing to the immense geopolitical risks and Wagner's military strength.
www.euronews.com/2023/08/01/wagner-troops-could-cut-off-baltic-states-from-nato-warns-expert
Some NATO states "are naturally worried that... Wagner could cause trouble," he told Euronews. "It's a watch this space moment."
An expert has told Euronews that Russia's Wagner mercenary group could stage an attack to sever the Baltic states from NATO, though he questioned if such a "suicidal" step would be taken.
Dr Stephen Hall, lecturer of Russian politics at the University of Bath, suggested the assault may involve a small incursion, akin to a provocative false flag operation, to disguise direct Russian involvement.
But he was sceptical this was feasible, owing to the immense geopolitical risks and Wagner's military strength.
www.euronews.com/2023/08/01/wagner-troops-could-cut-off-baltic-states-from-nato-warns-expert
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