Recent days have seen heightened tensions in Europe. Russia has accused NATO and the EU of declaring war, yet the West, especially the United States and the European Union, has so far refrained from tough countermeasures. Poland is requesting the deployment of nuclear weapons under NATO control and urges its citizens to leave Belarus due to safety concerns.
The situation in Denmark has become critical: for the third time in a month, Russian drones have violated the country’s airspace. Similar incidents have occurred in France and, previously, in Poland, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, and Romania. Russia is also demonstrating aggression near Alaska and has launched nuclear missiles toward Japan.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticized Putin, stating that Russia, despite its strong rhetoric, is suffering losses and retreating at the front. Trump also remarked that Russia’s reputation has been significantly damaged by current events, but so far his tough words have not translated into western actions.
Ukrainian forces continue attacking oil refineries in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Russian authorities increase their outrage over the West’s support for Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has stated that support for Ukraine equals a declaration of war against Russia, but the EU and NATO have not taken decisive measures in response.
Experts are calling on the West to take stronger action, counter Russian propaganda, and bolster support for Ukraine and regional security. The topic of nuclear deterrence is again under discussion, particularly in the context of protecting Europe.
Trump’s rhetoric is becoming harsher, yet allied support for Ukraine is still insufficient. The issues of imposing stricter sanctions on Russia and China and increasing military aid remain unresolved. Experts emphasize that Ukraine remains key to defending Western values, and the future of the situation depends on Europe’s and NATO’s unity and readiness to address threats.
