Romanian ex-FM warns NATO Article 5 could be triggered by hybrid attacks, not just conventional war

Former Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu claims NATO Article 5 activation is not limited to conventional military attacks, citing intensified Russian hybrid warfare in Europe. He points to Germany preparing special hospitals and Denmark introducing mandatory military service as evidence of unprecedented state-level responses. The statement reflects growing official concern in NATO's eastern flank about sub-threshold aggression, though it remains an individual opinion rather than official NATO policy.