NATO maneuvers are more than just a signal to Russia: “There is a concrete threat”. Around 90,000 soldiers will be involved until the end of May.

The first major live exercise starts on Sunday in Mons, Belgium. The scenario of the major maneuver is a Russian attack on Allied territory. This would lead to the so-called alliance case under Article 5 of the NATO Treaty. An armed attack against one or more allies is considered an attack against all NATO partners.