Romania's Defense Minister: No Belief Russia Plans NATO Attack

Miruta told Romanian news outlet Digi24, "I don't think Russia has any intention to attack a NATO member country." Romania shares a significant border with Ukraine and has experienced cross-border drone violations. The defense minister emphasized that Romania and its allies share intelligence and, based on their analyses, "there is no indication (of a threat of an attack) today."

He further argued that the Russia-Ukraine war has reached a stalemate. This perspective contrasts with warnings from Ukraine that Russia might be preparing for a new mobilization wave after its September parliamentary elections, potentially leading to fresh offensives or an attack on NATO's border. Several Western intelligence agencies have also suggested Russia could be planning provocations in the Baltics or Poland, citing an increase in cyberattacks, sabotage, and hybrid operations across Europe.

However, officials in the Baltic countries, bordering Russia, stated last week that while Russia remains a persistent threat, they currently see no signs of an imminent attack.