NATO Strengthening 'Most Exposed' Flank in Face of Russian Aggression

For the moment, Russia has neither the intent nor the capability to mount such an assault on NATO, agreed Emily Ferris, a research fellow specializing in Russia at the London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank. It is "quite unrealistic" to imagine Russia could launch a ground operation in the Gap as it fights its war in Ukraine, she told Newsweek.