NATO can intervene in the war in Ukraine if russia involves belarus in the war, or attacks the Baltic states, Poland or Moldova.
This was reported by the Italian media La Repubblica with reference to sources in the leadership of the Alliance.
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The North Atlantic Alliance fears that a "third country" may intervene in the situation and that the russian federation may allegedly stage a provocation. It is not about operational plans of the Alliance to send troops to Ukraine, the publication notes. NATO representatives are only evaluating possible action plans in case third parties are involved in the war.
The first "red line" is the direct or indirect participation of a third party in the war against Ukraine, in particular, in the event of a breakthrough on the northwestern border - because this would create a corridor between Kyiv and Belarus. The second "red line" is a military provocation against the Baltic states, Poland or a targeted attack on Moldova. This is not necessarily an invasion, so it can also be a military strike to test the reaction of the West.
Thus, in the third year of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the North Atlantic Alliance outlined at least two "red lines" for possible intervention in hostilities. They are extremely confidential and unofficially determined in case Russia implements certain scenarios.
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