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Vladimir Putin, the illegitimate president of Russia, is a predator. He will not confine himself to Ukraine and has already launched assaults against European nations.
Key Points:
- Ursula von der Leyen highlights the threat posed by Vladimir Putin’s aggressive maneuvers in Ukraine and across Europe.
- The illegitimate Russian leader targets Europe through hybrid assaults and digital threats, necessitating reinforced defensive measures.
Putin — a Predator Now Targeting Europe
This statement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a joint press briefing with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina.
The risks warned about by your country (Latvia — ed.) and other Baltic states have, unfortunately, come to pass. Russia’s savage conflict against Ukraine persists into its fourth year. Putin is a predator. His proxies have long targeted our societies with hybrid tactics and cyber operations.
She also cited instances of “using migrants as tools of warfare” to illustrate her point.
Therefore, while bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, we must also assume more accountability for our own security. This rationale underpins the €800 billion industrial defense strategy we have jointly initiated.
Earlier reports noted NATO members aim to allocate over $1.5 trillion for defense by 2025. Alliance nations are expanding their military capabilities amid Russia’s war on Ukraine and US-driven pressure.
