Think-tank analysts frame attacks as deliberate testing of NATO escalation tolerance
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Sidharth Kaushal of RUSI called the escalation undeniable, while Iulia Joja of the Middle East Institute characterized Russia's strikes as intentionally probing NATO's red lines, comparing them to past Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace.
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“This is about testing these red lines, with full awareness that we will do everything possible to take the most minimal measures.”
Iulia Joja
Sidharth KaushalSenior fellow, RUSI think-tankIulia JojaDirector, Black Sea Programme, Middle East InstituteRomaniaNATO member stateBulgariaNATO member stateRussiaActor in Black Sea conflict
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Unabating attacks show how the escalating maritime war between Russia and Ukraine is expanding into a major challenge for NATO in the Black Sea that has left littoral member states such as Romania and Bulgaria exposed. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/ 03/world/war-black-sea-nato/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # worldnews #…
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