German Army Chief Warns Russia Could Attack NATO by 2029
Christian Freuding, the German army chief, warns that Russia may be capable of attacking a NATO member state by 2029. NATO allies agree on the growing threat.
The German army chief, Christian Freuding, has issued a stark warning about the rising threat from Russia. In an interview with POLITICO, Freuding stated that NATO allies share the assessment that Russia could be capable of launching an attack on a member country by 2029. This warning comes amid heightened tensions between NATO and Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Freuding emphasized the need for readiness, saying 'We must be ready to fight.' The assessment underscores the urgency for NATO to bolster its defenses and deterrence posture along its eastern flank. The warning aligns with similar concerns raised by other NATO officials about Russia's military buildup and revisionist ambitions.
