The West MUST face up to Putin – or Nato and the EU could collapse, warn experts

THE West is risking the collapse of Nato and the EU by not facing up to Russian president Vladimir Putin, experts have warned.

Foreign affairs think-tank Chatham House warned that the conflict in Ukraine would be a “defining factor” for the future security of Europe – and suggested Moscow could use tactical nuclear weapons on Europe in future.

“Just because something is unimaginable for Western planners does not mean it is not considered a viable option by Russia,” it said.