A limited Russian strike against a NATO member could threaten to draw the military alliance into a direct confrontation with Moscow, as a Danish intelligence assessment raises concerns about the possibility of an attack that could divert Western resources from supporting Ukraine.
The warning centres on the risk that Russia could target a neighbouring NATO country while attempting to avoid a wider war. Such an operation would test the alliance's response and raise questions about whether Moscow believes it can use limited military force without triggering a collective military response.
