NATO is preparing for potential Russian attacks on the energy sector: what is known

This is stated in the annual report by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, according to Radio Free Europe.

The report states that Russia has been identified as the “most significant and direct threat” to security, peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region. It also notes that Russia continues to test the Alliance through airspace violations, sabotage and cyberattacks.

Currently, NATO member states are already “drawing lessons from Ukraine, stepping up training, exercises and coordination to protect critical energy infrastructure”.

Furthermore, the report outlines NATO’s long-term approach to assisting Ukraine in the war. For member states, according to the publication, “it is important that the Alliance continues to provide Ukraine with the support necessary for its defence today, whilst helping it to be prepared to deter any future Russian aggression tomorrow”.

According to Radio Free Europe, NATO is working on plans to “integrate the Ukrainian defence industry into the allies’ industrial ecosystem”, including seeking investment and expanding cooperation. 

The report also noted that in 2025, European NATO members, together with Canada, spent a total of $574 billion on defence, which is 20% more than last year. Only two European countries, namely the Czech Republic and Hungary, reduced their defence spending. 

At the same time, the publication adds, the US remains NATO’s key financial contributor. The United States accounts for more than half of the Alliance’s total GDP and provides approximately 60% of total defence spending.