What Happened
NATO Allies Strengthen Defenses Amid Russian Aggression
European countries are preparing for a potential wider conflict beyond Ukraine, with NATO allies strengthening their defenses against Russian hybrid attacks. Belarus recently conducted large exercises near the Suwałki Gap, a vulnerable point in NATO’s defenses. French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have warned of potential Russian aggression, while the UK has told citizens to prepare for the possibility of war. The US has also dispatched its CIA Director on a secret mission to warn Moscow against attacking NATO territory, as reported by CNN.