'It’s NATO-Agreed Intelligence' — German Army Chief Warns Russia Will Be Prepared to Attack NATO by 2029
Western intelligence says Russia could mass 115,000 troops near NATO borders as allies push faster weapons production and stronger defenses.
- In remarks published Wednesday, Generalleutnant Christian Freuding, the inspector of the German Army, confirmed a consensus among Western allies that Russia could invade a NATO partner country by 2029, stating, "We have to be ready to fight."
- Germany is undertaking its largest military expansion since the Second World War, targeting a $1 trillion investment, while Western intelligence agencies estimate Russia is spending between 7.5 per cent and 10 per cent of its GDP on defence.
- Addressing the Trump administration, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius urged allies be given a chance to fill capability gaps, saying, "Give us a chance to fill the maybe dangerous gaps" as the U.S. shifts its focus.
- On Tuesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pressed alliance members to move beyond financial promises and rapidly increase industrial production, noting next month's summit in Turkey must deliver concrete, combat-ready capabilities.
- Intelligence assessments indicate Moscow is prepared to deploy up to 115,000 troops along NATO's northern and Baltic borders, marking a stark end to 25 years of peace as the alliance prepares for potential Baltic Sea conflict.
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The head of the German Army specifically said that the Russians could attack NATO in 2029 or even earlier.
ANALYSIS | The 2029 warning: NATO's race to rearm ahead of Russia
A series of sobering warnings about the prospect of war in Europe have emerged over the last few weeks. Germany's defence minister and senior military leaders say Russia could be ready to threaten a NATO member by 2029. The warning comes as intelligence points to a rapid Russian military buildup, Europe scrambles to rearm and Washington signals it expects allies to stand increasingly on their own.
'It’s NATO-agreed intelligence' — German army chief warns Russia will be prepared to attack NATO by 2029
Freuding's comments are the latest in a series of increasingly warnings from Western leaders and defense officials about the threat emanating from Russia and Europe's current lack of preparedness.
Berlin expects Russia to be able to attack a NATO member state by the end of 2029. That is why Germany is increasing its weapons production.
A German general launches a warning for NATO allies. The officer talks about a possible attack by the Russians on a NATO country that could take place in the next two to three years. We need to be prepared, the general has transmitted. Article Warning of a German general: We need to be prepared for a war with Russia in the next two to three years appears first in Romania TV.
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