German security officials believe the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale conventional war with NATO by the end of the decade - eviltoast

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59867996

German media outlets Süddeutsche Zeitung, WDR, and NDR also cite the report, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears intent on testing NATO’s Article 5 guarantees. The alliance’s mutual defence clause obliges member states to come to one another’s aid if attacked. The assessment suggests Putin may seek to challenge how seriously that commitment would be honoured.

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    Soon to be seen on the battlefield: Reinforced, armored attack-Ladas, with turrets mounted on the roof.