Ex-NATO Commander Warns Putin Targets Baltics After Ukraine

Former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Sir Richard Shirreff has issued a dire warning about the potential consequences for Europe if the US withdraws from NATO or fails to support Ukraine. He criticized former President Donald Trump's actions, suggesting they could embolden Vladimir Putin and lead to further aggression in Eastern Europe, particularly after a hypothetical Trump-brokered peace deal with Ukraine. Shirreff predicts that, after conquering Ukraine, Putin may target other nations such as Georgia, Moldova, and Romania, and eventually the Baltic states, potentially resulting in direct conflict with NATO countries. He emphasized the importance of sending military aid to Ukraine to deter Russian advances and called for Europe to strengthen its defenses independently of US support. The former commander expressed his fears regarding the future security of Europe if immediate action is not taken, stating that without proper deterrence, Putin may replicate the horrors experienced in Ukraine across the Baltics. Shirreff’s alarming assessment reflects a growing concern among military officials about the need for a unified defense response against Russian aggression.