Germany Issues Stark Warning to Russia, Says NATO's Article 5 Could Be Invoked Soon | TN World

As tensions rise, Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency (BND), warns that NATO might have to invoke Article 5 due to Russia's escalating hybrid warfare tactics. Hybrid methods, including cyberattacks and arson incidents allegedly linked to Moscow, have already alarmed Western intelligence agencies. Kahl highlighted that while Russia’s military, bolstered by its ongoing war in Ukraine, has developed advanced capabilities in drone warfare, there are currently no signs of an imminent war.

The BND's assessment reveals doubts among Russia's defense officials about NATO's willingness to enforce Article 5, especially if the US hesitates to intervene. Kahl suggests that Russia's potential actions aim to fracture NATO's unity, with tactics like deploying covert operatives to destabilize Baltic states or making incremental territorial adjustments in regions like Svalbard. Despite the challenges, Kahl’s remarks emphasize the need for NATO to maintain its delicate balance between deterring Moscow’s provocations and preserving its collective defense strategy.

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