The Guardian: Norway worries about a possible Russian invasion in the future to protect its nuclear weapons deployed at the northernmost point
General Erik Christoffersen, Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces, said that Oslo cannot rule out the possibility of a Russian attack in the future. According to him, Moscow may take this step to protect its nuclear assets deployed at the northernmost point.
"We cannot rule out the scenario where Russia takes territory as part of its plan to protect its own nuclear capabilities - this is actually what it has left and is truly threatening to the United States."
He acknowledged that Russia does not have the same expansionist intentions towards Norway as it does towards Ukraine or other former Soviet territories. However, a significant portion of Russia's nuclear arsenal is deployed on the Kola Peninsula - not far from the Norwegian border. This includes nuclear-powered submarines, land-based missile systems, and air forces capable of carrying nuclear weapons. These forces would be crucial if Russia were to conflict with NATO in other regions.
Previously, the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service released a report stating that Russia will not attack NATO countries within the next two years. Because Russia will focus on disrupting Europe's rearmament process and developing cooperation with the United States to lift U.S. sanctions. Moreover, Russia's war in Ukraine still has long-term goals, and the massive propaganda for peace talks is merely a tactical means to gain time.
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