Next country Putin could attack exposed.
Former CIA director David Petraeus has delivered a chilling forecast about Russia’s war ambitions in Europe.
Ukraine war explained.
The backstory of this conflict is rooted deep in post-Cold War tensions.
After the Soviet Union’s collapse, NATO expanded eastward, a move Russia has long viewed as a threat.
Ukraine’s pivot toward the West further enraged Putin, who views Ukraine as part of Russia’s historic sphere of influence.
Putin’s 2014 annexation of Crimea set the stage for the full-scale 2022 invasion.
Since then, Ukraine has become a battleground between democracy and autocracy.
The world has watched in tension since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, sparking fears of a wider conflict.
Despite multiple ceasefires and diplomatic efforts, the fighting shows no sign of ending anytime soon.
CIA Chief’s bombshell prediction unveiled.
Speaking at London’s Policy Exchange think-tank, Petraeus warned that if Vladimir Putin succeeds in Ukraine, another NATO country could be next.
Petraeus singled out both Donald Trump and Joe Biden for missteps in handling Putin’s aggression.
Trump has repeatedly claimed a “very close relationship” with Putin but failed to influence the Kremlin’s actions.
After a recent deadly Russian strike in Ukraine, Trump called Putin “absolutely crazy,” revealing the limits of his influence.
Petraeus explained Putin’s goal is to completely topple Ukraine’s government and install a puppet regime.
America’s failures highlighted.
He criticized Trump for repeatedly giving Putin “second chances” rather than confronting his aggression.
Petraeus also slammed Biden for delays and failures in adequately arming Ukraine’s forces.
According to Petraeus, the U.S. president’s repeated threats of changing tactics went unfulfilled.
He highlighted that long delays over sending key weapons like M1 Abrams tanks hurt Ukraine’s battlefield effectiveness.
Petraeus said the U.S. should have moved faster to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, as MiGs were no longer available.
He also mentioned the importance of multiple-launch rocket systems and advanced munitions, which were held back for too long.
The hesitations and bureaucratic roadblocks frustrated Ukrainian forces, Petraeus noted.
“Each time they had to ask and wait — sometimes being denied — before finally receiving support,” he explained.
Petraeus argued the U.S. should have enabled Ukraine to change the battlefield dynamics sooner.
Doing so might have signaled to Moscow that further gains come at an unacceptable price.
He warned that Moscow’s “acceptable cost” threshold is extremely high, making deterrence tricky.
Country that could be targeted by Putin revealed.
The former CIA head warned that once Ukraine falls, Putin will likely turn his sights on the Baltic states.
Lithuania, in particular, has featured heavily in Putin’s speeches, Petraeus said.
Petraeus stressed that Western leaders should have paid closer attention to these warnings earlier.
Europe’s next war zone looms.
Western nations have provided billions in military aid but remain wary of direct confrontation with Russia.
Inside Washington, debates rage over how far to push support without risking a wider war.
Against this backdrop, Petraeus’s warning highlights the urgent stakes involved.
If Putin does target Lithuania or another Baltic state, the consequences for NATO could be profound.
The former CIA chief’s grim warning reminds us: the next flashpoint may be closer than we think.