NATO Strengthens Intelligence Sharing to Address Russian "Threats"

According to a report by Reference News Network on September 27, Reuters reported on September 24 that NATO's supreme commander stated to Reuters reporters on the 24th that NATO is enhancing intelligence sharing to respond to a wave of activities and other incidents that are apparently believed to be related to Russia, but should remain "calm and confident" in its ability to handle any threats posed by Moscow.

According to reports, U.S. Air Force General Alexander Grinkevich made the statement after Denmark's defense intelligence agency warned that Russia is likely to intensify its hybrid warfare against the West in the coming months. The term "hybrid warfare" encompasses a range of attacks below the level of conventional military offensives.

The Danish intelligence agency also claimed that there is a "low but rising risk" that Moscow may launch limited military attacks against one or more NATO countries bordering Russia.

Grinkevich, who serves as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, discussed a recent series of events, including an attempted drone attack at a German airport and Russian vessels firing flares at Danish military helicopters, stating, "The situation is concerning."

He added, "However, we should remain calm and believe that as an alliance, as the strongest alliance in history, we have the means and mechanisms necessary to manage this risk."

Reports indicate that Moscow has repeatedly denied any connection to hybrid warfare or sabotage actions within NATO countries and has denied planning any confrontations.

According to a report by Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao on September 25, NATO's senior commander stated that in response to a series of activities and other incidents clearly related to Russia, NATO is enhancing intelligence sharing; the alliance should remain calm and confident, believing it has the capability to respond to any threats posed by Russia.

Earlier, the Danish defense intelligence agency warned that Russia is likely to escalate its "hybrid warfare" against the West in the coming months; although the risk of Russia launching limited military attacks against one or more NATO countries bordering it is low, it is rising.

When asked about the risk of Russia launching limited attacks on NATO territory, Grinkevich emphasized that NATO is prepared to respond to such emergencies. He stated that while such a situation is unlikely to occur, it cannot be completely ruled out.

He said, "If we continue to advance from the current stage and begin to identify emerging threats, I am confident that I have the necessary authority to take action to deter any aggression against NATO."

The report noted that U.S. President Trump has called on European countries to take more responsibility for their own security, a statement that has raised concerns among U.S. European allies.

According to reports, Grinkevich attempted to reassure European allies during the interview, indicating that as European countries take on a greater role, the U.S. will continue to provide NATO with critical but "relatively limited" military capabilities. (Translated by Cao Weiguo)