The difficulties the United States has encountered in its Iran operation and the refusal of European allies to assist them in the Strait of Hormuz only increase the likelihood of an escalation scenario in relations with Europe from the Kremlin in the near future. The likelihood of a military conflict between Russia and European countries is today one of the central topics discussed by European politicians, military and think tanks.

The difficulties the United States has encountered in its operation against Iran, and the refusal of European allies to provide assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, have only increased the likelihood of an escalation scenario in the Kremlin’s relations with Europe in the near term. The likelihood of a military conflict between Russia and European countries is now one of the central issues discussed by European policymakers, military officials and think tanks.