US Intelligence Assesses Putin May Test NATO's Resolve with Limited Attack

Recent U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin could launch a limited attack on a NATO member state within the next few years. The objective of such an attack would be to test the alliance's collective defense commitment under Article 5. Possible scenarios outlined in the assessments range from cyberattacks to small-scale incursions, with the Baltic states or Poland identified as potential targets. This assessment has prompted NATO officials to emphasize preparedness for various scenarios.