Dutch intelligence warns Russia could be ready for NATO conflict within a year after Ukraine war
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Updated · Defense News · Apr 22
Dutch intelligence warns Russia could be ready for NATO conflict within a year after Ukraine war
6 articles · Updated · Defense News · Apr 22
MIVD's annual report states Russia may build enough combat power for a regional challenge to NATO within a year after hostilities in Ukraine end, aiming for limited territorial gains and political division.
The report highlights Russia's adaptive military improvements, expanded armed forces despite heavy casualties, and intensified collaboration with Chinese companies in space and cyber technology, raising concerns about escalating security threats in Europe.
MIVD warns the absence of Cold War-era safeguards, a new nuclear arms race, and advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing make the current security environment more unpredictable and difficult to control.
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