"Time ends": NATO has gaps in defense at the attack of the Russian Federation - the head of the Armed Forces of Norway

NATO's armed forces, General Eirik Kristoffersen), said about the troubles of NATO's armed forces, General Eirik Kristoffersen. According to the Norwegian military, it is possible that the attack of the Russian Federation on another country can happen in a year or three years. Meanwhile, as the Western world is behind this situation. "There is now a window that may last one, two, maybe three years when we have to invest even more in reliable protection. But we are missing time.

" Christoffersen noted that the Russian Federation unexpectedly began to restore military reserves. At the same time, Western countries should take this into account, but continue to support Ukraine. "It is important for us to support Ukraine by what it needs, as many as you like. It is a counted risk. The officer explained what NATO should take into account NATO Army to be ready for a possible attack of Russia: "There is a serious safety situation in the world.

Russia has significantly increased production. It also cooperated with countries such as Iran and North Korea. To use time now to strengthen our own defense, " - summed up the Norwegian general. It should be noted that in the first days of invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian authorities stated that one of the reasons for the attack was the threat of approaching NATO military bases to Russian borders.

Within a few months, two countries were filed for NATO, which were in no hurry to there - Sweden and Finland. The applications of both countries adopted: Finland became a member of the Alliance in the spring of 2023, Sweden is waiting for ratification of the necessary decision by several more governments. We would like to remind you that in January 2024, the NATO military command announced the Steadfast Defender 2024 exercises, which should participate in 90,000 soldiers.