Former CIA Director Putin May Invade NATO Members...What is the most dangerous country?
May 30, 2025
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In particular, warnings have been raised that Lithuania could be at the greatest risk.
According to the British media Daily Mail, David Petraeus, a former CIA director in the United States, recently claimed that "Russia is likely to attack Lithuania, one of the three Baltic countries, to test the Western response or prepare for a larger military operation.'
He pointed out that Lithuania was frequently mentioned in Putin's speech, stressing that the West should have paid more attention to it.
Petraeus also criticized the U.S. for deciding too late on military aid to Ukraine.
He pointed out that support for M1 Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets and multiple rocket systems came too late, putting the situation in Ukraine at a disadvantage.
He added "The initial support for Ukraine was very inefficient", he pointed out that the United States should have provided faster and stronger support.
Petraeus analyzed that Russia's ultimate goal is not simply to maintain the four occupied states of Ukraine and Crimea, but to take control of Ukraine as a whole and establish a pro-Russian regime.
In addition, he said that the Russian military's losses during the war in Ukraine were unimaginable.
To date, it is estimated that about 1 million Russian troops have been killed or injured, leaving them unable to fight.
He added that Russia is trying to seize more Ukrainian territory by delaying peace negotiations and rejecting Ukraine's offer of a 30-day ceasefire.
Petraeus criticized President Donald Trump in the past for giving Putin too many opportunities and President Joe Biden also failed to provide sufficient military support to Ukraine.
He added: "The United States must take stronger action and support Ukraine to prevent further Russian occupation on the battlefield."," he stressed.
As the war in Ukraine is likely to spread to NATO countries, the Western response is becoming more important.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
