Russia could be ready for NATO conflict within a year, Dutch warn

The Netherlands warns that Russia could acquire the capabilities needed to face NATO about a year after the Ukraine war ends.

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This assessment underscores the scale of Russian military mobilization and ongoing rearmament since the 2022 invasion.

The scenario raises major strategic questions for Europe regarding the reconstitution of Russian forces.

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