World · 29 August 2026
Russia's hostile words against UK aim to pressure West, not start war
Western officials believe Russia wants to avoid direct military conflict with Nato despite its increasingly hostile talk towards allies. They suggested that this rhetoric aligns with Russia's military strategy of applying pressure and is also due to President Putin's growing domestic challenges. However, officials also warned that Russia's "hybrid activity" could lead to a miscalculation, sparking a military confrontation.
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