France says NATO won't be able to respond to Russia's attack - Politico

NATO understands that in the event of an attack from the east, the allies will face problems in deploying heavy equipment and troops due to "administrative red tape."

This was stated by French General Bertrand Toujou, RBC-Ukraine reports citing Politico.

In his opinion, the movement of equipment across Europe during the Cold War was much easier. Toujou noted that if Russia launches an attack on NATO countries, other Europeans and Americans will have to move troops to the eastern flank as soon as possible.

In practice, however, this is hampered by lengthy and fragmented administrative processes that are not adapted to the movement of equipment, infrastructure, and lack of transportation capabilities.

The general also recalled that in early 2022, Europe really realized how difficult the process of moving equipment could be.

"We discovered the scale of administrative red tape. There is a war in Ukraine, but customs officials explain that you don't have the right tonnage for an axle and that your tanks are not allowed to cross the German border," he said.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 07/08/2024