Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:44am on 21 Jan 2024,Sunday International
NATO's announcement of Steadfast Defender 2024, its largest exercises since the Cold War, sparks worries of heightened tensions with Russia. Involving 90,000 troops, the maneuvers simulate potential reinforcement scenarios for European allies in proximity to Russia. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko deems the exercises an "irrevocable return" to Cold War strategies, characterizing them as part of a "hybrid war" against Russia. Though not explicitly named, NATO's strategic document identifies Russia as a significant threat. With ongoing accusations and the history of the Ukraine invasion, concerns mount over potential implications for East-West relations amid these large-scale military exercises.
