«This is already war»: Expert on Russia’s current actions in Europe
Russia is already waging a hybrid war against EU countries, using asymmetric methods. Any direct invasion could begin without warning.
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Russia has already launched a hybrid war against Europe, and if it shifts to open aggression, it will do so without prior notice.
Military analyst and ex-SSU officer Ivan Stupak said this on Kyiv24 TV.
«For Russia, its current actions in Europe are already war. Asymmetric, nonlinear, hybrid — whatever you call it. And it’s happening right now, ” Stupak said.
According to him, Russia’s current strategy is based on the concept of stealthily drawing the opponent into conflict, described by Soviet military theorist Georgiy Isserson. His work is frequently cited by Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov.
«Isserson’s view was clear: wars aren’t declared — they’re launched, ” the analyst stressed.
Stupak stressed that while there’s no open fighting in the EU right now, Russia’s current actions are already a form of war using unconventional methods.
He highlighted German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’ remark that Europe could be living through its «final peaceful summer.»
«Whether it’s merely a turn of phrase is uncertain, but one thing is clear: Russia is up to something, ” Stupak added.