Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia
www.politico.eu
Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.

Ideas range from joint offensive cyber operations against Russia, and faster and more coordinated attribution of hybrid attacks by quickly pointing the finger at Moscow, to surprise NATO-led military exercises, according to two senior European government officials and three EU diplomats

“The Russians are constantly testing the limits — what is the response, how far can we go?” Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže noted in an interview. A more “proactive response is needed,” she told POLITICO. “And it’s not talking that sends a signal — it’s doing.”

Finally.

    • BrowseMan@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      10 months ago

      Because of the USSR playing its role as boogyman.

      On top of that the at the time Germany and current Russia are totally different: its geography, its people, its government, its economical status.

      Occupation is generally a bad idea, but occupying RUSSIA… Very, very, very bad idea. You’d just confirm the lies the Kremlin tell its population and unite the country against the EU.

      Edit: typo

      • BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today
        1·
        10 months ago

        You’d just confirm the lies the Kremlin tell its population and unite the country against the EU.

        Well, sure, if you allow them to retain control of their propaganda network, and you obviously aren’t going to do that.

        The occupying force will be controlling the messaging, and if they truly are acting in a constructive manner, and truly purging the government of criminal influences and national security threats, and transparently informing the citizens of their progress in taking back the country on behalf of the citizens, then they should have a chance at possibly gaining the trust of the citizens.

        The problem is that it never goes like that. Occupiers tend to be assholes.