German general ridicules warnings of Russia possibly to attack NATO
(MENAFN) Major General Andreas Henne, head of the German Army’s Homeland Security Division, has dismissed growing concerns in Europe about a potential Russian attack on NATO, stating that such a scenario is highly unlikely. In an interview with Focus magazine published on Monday, Henne said Russia is heavily focused on its military operations in Ukraine and does not have the capacity to launch a full-scale assault on the NATO alliance.
“From a military standpoint, Russia is too engaged in Ukraine to pursue and sustain such an offensive,” Henne explained. While he acknowledged that one should never entirely dismiss the possibility, he expressed confidence that Europe will continue to enjoy peace for the foreseeable future.
Henne also noted that NATO has adjusted its defense posture since the conflict in Ukraine escalated in 2022, implementing a new force structure that allows for rapid troop deployment to the alliance's eastern flank. He emphasized Germany's central role as a key logistical and strategic hub for these operations.
Meanwhile, Berlin has reported a surge in military recruitment this year, which officials attribute to concerns over potential threats from Moscow. However, Russia has pushed back against these fears. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Germany of stoking “hysterical Russophobia” and trying to portray Russia as an enemy without cause.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov echoed these sentiments, criticizing NATO's push for member states to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. In a recent article, Lavrov claimed Europe is undergoing unchecked militarization, driven by anti-Russian sentiment.
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