— European defense officials warn that Europe is currently ill-prepared to sustain a prolonged war with Russia, with NATO planners concerned about limited military capacity, weak public readiness, and growing political divisions, The Guardian reports.Officials noted that Russia is already exploiting European vulnerabilities through “hybrid” warfare, including cyberattacks, disinformation, and political interference.
They fear public resistance to a lengthy conflict could force NATO to plan for a relatively short war, while rising populist support and potential reductions in U.S. commitments further complicate European defense planning.
