Nordic summit: Merz warns of Russia's threats and cyber attacks

Nordic summit: Merz warns of Russia's threats and cyber attacks

On May 27, 2025, the Nordic summit takes place in Turku, Finland, in which government heads from Northern Europe, including Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and representatives from Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has already announced his eighth visit since taking office. A central theme of the summit is security, defense and economic development in the region. OP-online reports .

The situation on the eastern flank of Europe is tense, especially with regard to Russia. Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo warns of the long -term threat of Russia, which is manifested not only militarily, but also by cyber attacks and incidents in the Baltic Sea. These worries coincide with the recent warnings of European intelligence services such as the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and the Bundeswehr, which warn of possible Russian attacks on NATO territory. reports .

Russia and NATO: a critical relationship

The burgeoning disputes between Russia and the West are based on a variety of factors. In an ARD talk show, General Inspector of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, expressed that an armistice in Ukraine would not lead to peace in Europe. According to Professor Carlo Masala from the Bundeswehr University, Russia is preparing intensively for a large-scale war. Tagesschau reports .

A report forecasts that Russia will create the prerequisites for a large -scale conventional war until the end of the decade. This is done at the same time as the increase in Russian military spending, which will be around 120 billion euros in 2025. In addition, Putin plans to recruit up to 1.5 million other soldiers by 2026, which reinforced concerns in NATO circles. Tagesschau reports .

NATO warnings are in the context of the latest development and the associated military armament in Russia. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, emphasizes the need for close cooperation between NATO and the EU to effectively counter the challenges in the east and south of Europe. This cooperation is crucial because 22 EU countries are also NATO members. Kurier reports .

The summit and the role of Germany

Chancellor Merz will get to know the heads of government from five NATO partners at the Nordic summit. The support of Denmark for Ukraine by F-16 fighter jets will also be an issue, as will the controversial Greenland claims by US President Donald Trump. op-online reports .

Merz on the same day. Stubb, who maintains close relationships with Trump, could give Merz valuable tips for his upcoming visit to the White House. These diplomatic entanglements illustrate how Germany and its Nordic neighbors interact in the current geopolitical situation. Class = "Source_1"> OP-Online reports .