Germany warns Russia could be ready to attack NATO by 2029
Berlin’s defence chief urged urgent military preparedness despite Moscow dismissing the claims.
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer warned that Russia could develop the capability to launch a conventional attack on NATO territory by 2029, stressing the need for urgent military preparedness. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, he said allies must be fully ready for worst-case scenarios, even if such an attack is not certain. He also pointed to longer-term planning, suggesting warfare could undergo a major transformation by the mid-2030s.
Russia has firmly rejected these warnings, with President Vladimir Putin dismissing claims of future aggression against Europe as “a blatant, brazen lie”. The exchange highlights growing tensions between NATO and Moscow, as defence leaders gather at one of Asia’s top security summits to address rising global security risks.
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