Some in NATO Trying to Turn Ukraine War Into Conflict Between Alliance and Russia, Says Slovak PM

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stated that some within NATO are aiming to provoke a conflict between the alliance and Russia. He believes this stems from a failed strategy to defeat Moscow through its war with Ukraine. Fico also suggested that a drone incursion could potentially trigger NATO’s Article 5 collective defense clause.

• Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico believes some NATO members are trying to instigate a conflict between NATO and Russia.
• He attributes this to a perceived failed strategy to defeat Moscow via the war in Ukraine.
• Fico expressed concern that a drone incursion could lead to the activation of NATO’s Article 5.
• Western nations have warned about intensifying Russian hybrid attacks.