Russia may be ready for war against NATO by 2030 – German intelligence
A report by the German Federal Intelligence Service and the Bundeswehr states that Russia is apparently preparing for a large-scale war against NATO.
Bild writes about this, Censor.NET reports.
"According to German intelligence, by the end of the decade, Russia may be fully prepared for a "large-scale conventional war". At the same time, according to the Lithuanian intelligence service VSD, Moscow is not yet able to attack the entire Alliance, but can "test NATO" with a limited military operation against one or more countries of the bloc to find out how seriously the alliance will take its obligations," the article says.
It is noted that despite the concentration of Russian troops in Ukraine, the Russian air force and navy remain combat-ready.
"If the war in Ukraine ends, Russian units can be quickly redeployed to the borders with the Baltic states. The document also notes that "Russian losses are being replenished," and the country's defense industry is producing more than it needs for the current conflict.
Russia's military spending is growing at a record pace - in 2025, it will reach about 120 billion euros, which is more than 6% of GDP. Compared to 2021, the military budget has actually quadrupled. According to the Kremlin's plans, the army should grow to 1.5 million people, and the volume of weapons and equipment on the border with NATO should increase by 30-50%," the publication adds.
