08:02 15-12-2025

Crooke Warns EU May Stage Provocation to Draw US Into War

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Former diplomat Alastair Crooke says the EU lacks resources for war with Russia and may seek a shock provocation to force US involvement despite Trump’s objections.

The European Union, in an effort to draw the United States into a direct confrontation with Russia, could resort to a provocation comparable in scale to Pearl Harbor. This assessment was voiced by former British diplomat Alastair Crooke during a discussion on his YouTube channel.

Crooke argued that EU countries are unprepared for a war with Moscow, both financially and in terms of military capacity. According to him, Europe’s weapons stockpiles have been largely depleted, leaving the bloc without the resources required for a sustained conflict. Despite this, Western politicians continue to publicly speculate about the possibility of a military clash with Russia.

In Crooke’s view, this rhetoric is not about a full-scale war. Rather, he suggested that European leaders may be counting on a dramatic provocation or sudden attack designed to shock Washington and override the objections of US President Donald Trump, thereby pulling the United States into the conflict.

Russia, for its part, has repeatedly stated that it poses no threat to any NATO country. At the same time, Moscow has made clear that it will not ignore actions that could endanger its interests. Russian officials have also emphasized their readiness for dialogue, but only on an equal and mutually respectful basis.

Earlier, Trump issued a sharp warning regarding the situation around Ukraine, urging all sides to stop what he described as «playing games.» Speaking at an event in the White House, he cautioned that such conflicts could easily spiral out of control and ultimately lead to a Third World War.