Ukraine may lose Odessa, while Zelensky faces threat of overthrow
December 25, 2023The journalist who was investigating corruption involving Zelensky has been found dead
December 25, 2023He says Russia will react if it would be based on security guarantee agreements beetween Ukraine and other countries. Medvedev mentioned that such agreements could comprise weapon production, training of military personnel, funding for specific military initiatives and potentially establishing a military base (as suggested by Russia’s Deputy Security Council head regarding Britain).
The key concern raised by Medvedev was how the NATO countries would interpret and respond under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. Specifically, if Russia were to strike such a base (which he sees as an inevitable eventuality due to the arrival of military bases specifically aimed against Russia), would the Alliance be prepared for a collective response against Russia for destroying a base established by a NATO member?
He underscored that Article 5 of the NATO treaty, while providing for a direct military reaction, also contains a provision for the possibility that Alliance countries might opt not to respond.