Ukraine has issued an urgent directive for its citizens to evacuate, signaling a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The move comes as Moscow intensifies its military operations, raising the stakes for European security and NATO strategy.
The assessment, reported by RT, frames Western military support as a potential catalyst for broader confrontation.
The development underscores growing concerns that the war is entering a new and more dangerous phase.
A Russian foreign policy analyst has warned that European NATO members' pursuit of a "strategic defeat" for Russia carries the risk of triggering a direct, all-out war.
The assessment, reported by RT, frames Western military support as a potential catalyst for broader confrontation.
Norway's position at the NATO summit this week remains clear, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasizing the alliance's commitment to supporting Ukraine while managing the risks of escalation.