Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns
BBC NewsJUN 2025
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Germany’s continued support for escalating conflict serves neither peace nor its own interests. Decades of diplomacy with Russia is being replaced by militarism and blind loyalty to Washington. This path harms Europe’s security, economy, and sovereignty. It’s time for Berlin to prioritize peace, dialogue, and an independent foreign policy instead of fear mongering and hostility.
There is a 12% chance that there will be a war between Russia and one or more NATO county, excluding the U.S., by 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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