Bruno Kahl, the chief of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, highlighted uncertainty within the Kremlin regarding the effectiveness of NATO's Article 5, which pledges collective defense. Kahl indicated that some Russian officials might seek to challenge this pact. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underscored the importance of defense spending, warning that failure to allocate 5% of GDP could have dire consequences. The escalating tensions reflect concerns about potential Russian aggression towards Baltic states, which Kahl linked to a broader strategy of exerting influence westward, reminiscent of past conflicts involving Ukraine.
Kahl noted, "There are people in Moscow who no longer believe that NATO's Article 5 works. And they would like to test it."
Rutte emphasized a strong commitment to defense, stating, "Allies must commit to 5% of defence spending of their GDP or start learning Russian."
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