Finland says Russia attack on Nato would be illogical
By The BriefBrief
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said he does not believe Russia would risk an attack on a Nato country. He told Germany’s Bild newspaper that testing the alliance’s resolve would “make no sense,” amid Western warnings about growing Russian hybrid operations.
WHO:Alexander Stubb
WHAT:Stubb said he does not believe Russia would risk an attack on a Nato country and that doing so would “make no sense.”
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM ET
WHERE:Finland
WHY:The remarks were a reaction to Western warnings about a growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including cyberattacks, that could lead to direct confrontation with Nato.
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