BILD reports that NATO is gearing up for a potential Russian attack in 2025, citing a confidential document from the German defense ministry outlining an anticipated outbreak of war on the eastern flank in the summer of 2025.
• A secret German defense ministry document reportedly outlines concerns about a potential Russian attack in the summer of 2025 on NATO’s eastern flank.
• NATO is reportedly preparing for the possibility of war, anticipating a situation where the U.S. might lack a leader shortly after an election.
• The alliance envisions a scenario where Russia, with the support of Belarus, could replicate the 2014 invasion of Ukraine on NATO territory.
• In May 2025, NATO plans to decide on deterrence measures, and on “Day X,” the alliance aims to deploy 300,000 military personnel, including 30,000 Bundeswehr soldiers, to the eastern flank.
• The German Defense Ministry responded to the news, stating that considering various scenarios, even unlikely ones, is a routine aspect of military planning and training.
