Is Russia Targeting the Balkans to Start a War with NATO?

Описание: As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags into a fourth brutal year, a new crisis may be unfolding in Europe. Security expert Ivana Stradner warns that the Kremlin could be fueling instability in the Balkans—threatening to open a second front and stretch NATO to its limits. Could Putin be preparing to trigger conflict in Southeast Europe to divide the West and shift momentum in Ukraine?

With multiple Balkan nations now NATO members, any escalation could spark direct military confrontation. This developing situation could mark the most dangerous shift in European security since the Cold War. In this video, we expose Russia’s strategy, its use of cyber warfare and disinformation in the Balkans, and why this could be a turning point in the global balance of power.

Dr. Ivana Stradner is a leading authority on Russian hybrid warfare, cyber influence, and psychological operations. A research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Kyiv Post Special Correspondent, she has briefed Western governments, testified before the European Parliament, and contributed to top publications including Foreign Affairs, Politico, and The Washington Post. Her work tracks how Moscow uses digital tools to destabilize democracies and weaponize global institutions.

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