# Putin Thinks NATO Won’t Fight Back—That’s How Wars Start

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Podcast: [Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-updates-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-7410811)
Published: 2026-08-27T17:00:38+00:00
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Could Russian Sabotage Trigger a Wider European War?I examine Russia’s hybrid warfare pressure on Europe, from suspected sabotage, drones, and GPS interference to Transnistria, Odessa, NATO deterrence, Article 5, mobilization, and air-defense shortages. I discuss why Moscow may be testing Western resolve and how an incident could escalate beyond Ukraine.00:00 Why Hybrid Warfare Is the Central Risk03:17 Gray-Zone Attacks and the Article 5 Threshold05:30 Baltics, Transnistria, and Mobilization07:54 Odessa, Moldova, and Russia’s War Aims11:40 How an Incident Could Escalate14:06 Air Defense, Russian Production, and Ukraine16:52 The Strategic Case for Supporting Ukraine#Russia #UkraineWar #NATO #HybridWarfare #EuropeSecurity #Article5Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_US&ts=1786462653&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.yo…

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