Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns

German defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer stated that Russia may attack NATO territories in the next four years

The defence minister highlighted the ongoing build-up of Russian troops and equipment near the Ukrainian border, stating that this could be a precursor to an attempted invasion.

Russia has repeatedly denied any plans to attack Ukraine, but tensions and military buildups continue.

What's Next?

Amid these concerns, NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) announced that it will hold a command post exercise in September, focusing on safeguarding NATO territories and protecting its populations.

This exercise aims to train and prepare NATO's command and control capabilities, especially in light of evolving threats and situations.