Published Aug 27, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Russia uses threats against NATO as a distraction from Ukraine failures

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Russia's actions, including threats to NATO members and potential stunts in the Baltic nations, are a tactic to distract from its poor performance in Ukraine and to portray NATO as a 'paper tiger'. Putin is using these threats to bolster his domestic image.