German Defense Minister: Russia Has No Intention of Launching a Full-Scale War Against NATO

【German Defense Minister: Does Not Believe Russia Will Seek a Full-Scale War Against NATO】

Berlin time December 22, 2025, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius answered questions from the "Time" newspaper as follows:

I do not believe in this scenario. The Russian leadership does not seek a full-scale war against NATO. However, I do not rule out the possibility that Russia may attempt to destroy NATO from within, questioning the unity of the alliance. From a strategic perspective, Moscow also intends to force Americans to withdraw from the European continent.

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