Airbus president believes “strong indicators” that Putin is active to cross the forces to attack the Eastern NATO side


  • René Oberman, Airbus President, says Putin may take this moment It is weak in the United States and EURO alliance to build a strategic Pradian bridge known as the Switanic gap that connects the Russian ethnic pocket in Kalinesa to the agent of the agent in Belarus.

By collecting it by the Trump administration’s division with Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin may prepare to test the intention of the Western Military Alliance immediately after the war.

In an interview with German works dailyHandelsblattThe head of the European Airbus Space and Defense Group warned that the continent needs to arm itself now so that it is likely that the United States would not lie in accordance with the joint defense condition in Article 5 in NATO.

“There are strong indications that Russia is preparing for an attack on the eastern side of NATO,” Rene Oberman told the newspaper on Monday, adding that Putin will not likely wait until Europe has enough time to build its sovereign capabilities to respond to deterrence before it is published.

He said: “Putin believes that NATO is increasingly weakening, because Trump’s solidarity with Europe is fragile to putting it politely.”

Oberman argues that the Russian dictator put his country’s economy in full swing with 10 % of financially incompatible local product to its army, according to Opeman. This is five times the lowest goal for NATO, and Putin also plans to fill 1.5 million soldiers –The second largest permanent army in the world After China.

With a lot of investment, ending his expansion campaign and returning to the dangers of peace, the only thing that Putin seems to fear more – political turmoil. This may be one of the reasons behind a Joint military exercise This year is planned in the country of Belarus, adjacent to Russia.

“This reminds us of the events that preceded the invasion of Ukraine. In addition to internal pressure [in Russia] “To present new victories through the military conquest, it will grow,” he said.

It is very similar to the invasion of Putin Crimea in 2014, the Airbus president’s plans are suspected of involving another ethnic pocket – this time a time on the Baltic Sea, which forms most of the lands of Western Russia.

Putin aspires to build a strategic Pradian bridge to the historic city of Hanzast through the state of Belarus, after the previous one was cut off from Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

This will happen by seizing what is known as asSuwałki GapA pass along the Polish border with Lithuania that separates Kaliningrad Oblast (region) from Belarus.

A NATO spokesman did not respond by Pressime to ask Fortune to comment.

“Great neglect” if Europe does not prepare for the American withdrawal

Oberman has argued in favor of a practical approach to security, including adhering to the contractual plans of Germany to acquire a Lockheed Martin fighter plane in Lockheed Martin, despite the other allies who are now considering canceling the purchase.

He wants Europe to cooperate with Americans when necessary, for example with the expansion of Tomahawk Cruise missiles capable of hitting long targets in Russia, while giving priority to its deterrent strategy with tactical nuclear weapons provided by the French.

However Publicize Convipple its allies on several occasions. Only this week, US Defense Minister Beit Higseth books to Vans In the texts that were leaked unintentionally: “I share completely hate in the European Harrani download. It is compassionate.”

Trump’s open sermon to Russia’s heir to Marter has pushed Wal Mart, Christie and Walton, toNew York TimesIn defense of long American principles such asThe rule of lawAnd loyalty to its allies.

“It will be significantly neglected if we do not prepare for the scenario that the United States of America is partially or entirely,” Oberman said.

Completely generated Airbus generates 13.4 billion euros in 2024 through its defense and military aircraft operations, making it a medium -sized European player than the Thales or Leonardo, but it is larger than Rheinmetall and Saab. In comparison, Obermann generates 50.6 billion euros from the Civil Space Department by selling models such as Airbus A320, tight work in the aviation industry.

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