Should we really fear a conflict between Russia and NATO? “That confrontation is too ambitious for Moscow”

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Riabkov claims that Russia is ready for a conflict with NATO. It is a threat that we have heard several times from President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. But how seriously should we take the threatening language from Moscow? And will a conflict between Russia and the West really erupt soon? “With their bold statements, certain figures are starting to lose touch with reality,” says professor of European politics Hendrik Vos (UGent).

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