Head of Polish intelligence: Putin ready for mini-operation against NATO, but observes Western reaction

The head of Poland's military counterintelligence service, Jarosław Stróżyk, suggests that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is already prepared for a small-scale military operation against a NATO country.

Stróżyk noted in an interview with Polish publication Dziennik Gazeta Prawna that all forecasts regarding Russia's readiness for a potential attack on a NATO country from analytical centres lacking full information are based solely on certain assumptions.

However, he admitted that the Kremlin leader already has the capability to organise a small-scale operation against an Alliance member state.

"Putin is certainly already prepared for some mini-operation against one of the Baltic countries, for example, to enter the famous Narva [municipality in Estonia – ed.]. Or – to land on one of the Swedish islands," Stróżyk said.

He added that despite Putin's intentions, he is currently being held back by the West's stance. "What the West is doing together to support Ukraine shows him that in the event of an attack on NATO, the Western response would be even greater," believes the head of Poland's military counterintelligence service.

Over the past few weeks, several NATO European countries have warned the public of the risk of Russian aggression in the near future.

Recently, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the Russian military-industrial complex is already working to replenish its arsenals.