Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns
Summary
Germany's chief of defense, General Carsten Breuer, warned that Russia might attack NATO countries within the next four years. He emphasized that Russia is significantly increasing its military capabilities, including producing many new tanks and artillery rounds, some of which could be used against NATO members.Key Facts
- General Carsten Breuer is Germany's chief of defense.
- He warned of a potential Russian attack on NATO countries by 2029 or sooner.
- Russia is producing about 1,500 new tanks every year.
- Russia also produced 4 million artillery rounds in 2024.
- The Suwalki Gap, a border area involving Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Belarus, is seen as vulnerable.
- An attack on a NATO member could trigger a collective defense response under Article 5.
- Despite diverse views within NATO, Finland and Sweden joined the alliance after the Ukraine war started.
- General Breuer urged NATO countries to strengthen their military forces.
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