McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat
Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty stated that Ottawa is closely monitoring intelligence regarding potential Russian hybrid attacks on NATO members. European leaders have expressed concerns about possible Kremlin-led sabotage or drone strikes on critical infrastructure.
Why it matters
Heightened tensions between Russia and NATO members necessitate increased vigilance and intelligence sharing among Western allies to prevent accidental or intentional escalation.
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he’s taking a “cautious” approach to drawing conclusions from available intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing new hybrid attacks on NATO members.
Asked by The Canadian Press if he’s concerned about warnings from Europe about Russia’s next moves, the minister says it’s difficult to “assimilate all the data” but Ottawa is watching the situation closely.
In recent days, some NATO members have taken precautions against the prospect of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s supply lines in Europe.
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