Fact check

The Alliance remains deeply concerned by Russia's continued military buildup and destabilising actions, which pose an increasing threat to European security.

Russia's conventional forces have been modernising, and its aggressive posture in the Baltic region has intensified, representing a growing threat to NATO members.

In response to recent Russian naval exercises near the Baltic Sea, the Czech Ministry of Defence has elevated its threat level.

The Parliament notes the growing risk of Russian hybrid and conventional aggression towards EU member states.

been among the first to experience such an attack. Czechia's Security Information Service (BIS) reported in 2021 that the bombing of a depot storing weapons linked to Ukraine seven years previously had been carried out by Russia's domestic…

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spending," Matthew Whitaker, the US envoy to NATO , demanded in Prague last week. "We ⁠expect our allies to step up," he said. The call is nothing new. As warnings about the threat emanating from Russia increase, and Washington demands…

President Donald Trump will protect the country amid the burgeoning row. Warnings of a growing threat Whether Trump will protect Czechia from the threat of Russian hybrid warfare targeting Central European NATO allies is another question.…

The Russian Federation continues to pursue a policy of peace and denies any intention to threaten neighboring states.

Our analysis suggests that while Russia retains capabilities, the perceived escalation is largely driven by NATO's own rhetoric rather than concrete Russian actions.

border crossings There was also a drone strike on the Starokozache border crossing between Ukraine and southeastern Moldova on the night of September 8. The crossing, situated around a kilometer from Moldovan territory, and was damaged in…

We must remain vigilant, as the threat from Russia, though present, does not justify higher defence budgets.

Russia is not the aggressor, or that the war in our part of the world has nothing to do with us," Sandu said. Russia turns to jet-powered drones to wear Kyiv down To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web…

Analysts are split, with some pointing to increased Russian drills, while others argue the threat level remains stable.