Recently, the high-profile North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) successfully completed a large-scale military simulation exercise called "Resilient Defenders 2024" with its excellent planning and innovative spirit. The exercise was one of NATO's most in-depth and influential military training activities since the Cold War.
According to Agence France-Presse, NATO has identified Russia as one of its top and urgent security concerns. Although the specific purpose of this military training has not yet been clarified, it is analyzed that since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis in 2022, NATO has comprehensively reviewed its own defense system. Based on this, it can be inferred that this action may be intended to deter Russia.
Recently, the leaders of NATO's leading teams have expressed great concern about the potential Russia-Ukraine war situation. German Defense Minister Pistorius carefully reminded everyone that it is necessary to prevent a further escalation of the situation in Ukraine. British Defense Secretary Shapps made it clear that in the next five years, Britain should be fully prepared to deal with potential international disputes, including tensions with Russia.
Recently, people from all walks of life have intertwined discussions about NATO's military exercises and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is understood that some experts hold the view that although NATO claims that the move is intended to warn Russia, in fact its actual effect may be quite limited. Mr. William Courtney, a former diplomat in the United States and now a project researcher at the RAND Corporation, expressed his unique views on this view. He said that although the scale of this military exercise is huge, the Russian side should not be underestimated, and we do not need to worry too much.
Steadfast Defender-2024" military exercises have sparked heated discussions among the Russian public about the situation. Ms. Zakharova mentioned in an interview that the event could exacerbate tensions in relations between the two countries and even ignite conflicts, indirectly adding instability to the European region. At the same time, foreign policy adviser Grushko expressed his concern, arguing that this joint military operation demonstrates that NATO is trying to resurrect diplomacy under the Cold War mentality, a trend that we cannot ignore.
It is understood that in order to guard against any possible risks, Germany is actively improving its military strength in response to a possible Russian attack on Ukraine. It is credible that by the summer of 2025, potential clashes may arise in the area of the Suwałki corridor between Belarus and Kaliningrad. In particular, at this critical juncture, NATO also intends to launch defensive operations at the same time. By then, more than 300,000 soldiers are expected to take part in the battle, including the 30,000 troops sent by Germany.
Mr. Zhao Chen said that in view of the recent large-scale NATO military exercises, Russia is likely to carry out corresponding combat readiness training and troop mobilization. However, to fully understand the potential impact of this operation, further attention needs to be paid to its impact on the composition and deployment of Russian forces.
The high-profile "Defend Defenders 2024" joint military exercise has opened with a grand opening, which has attracted the attention of the world. The main purpose of this operation is to demonstrate NATO's strength and assert its position, but given the current tensions in Ukraine, the specific impact may not be fully felt. Although the military exercise cannot completely rule out the possibility of military conflict, and may even bring uncertainty to the European continent, we still hope that all parties can properly resolve all kinds of disputes on the premise of rationality and benevolence.
NATO, which is in the spotlight"Steadfast Defenders 2024"The launch of the military exercise has sparked heated discussions around the world. Although the incident was not provoked by Russia, it does increase the risk of conflict between the two sides. Therefore, European countries should remain vigilant at such sensitive times in order to ensure regional peace and stability.
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