Russia could start a war in Europe within 5 years - Denmark

Russia could start a war in Europe within 5 years - Denmark

Denmark's Defense Intelligence Agency has warned that a large-scale military conflict could break out in Europe within the next five years. The report notes that if Russia perceives NATO as politically and militarily weak, it will be more likely to use force against individual alliance countries.

According to Politico, the report focuses on the issue of US support for its European allies. According to Danish intelligence, if Russia concludes that the US is not ready to defend Europe during a conflict, it will launch military action against NATO.

The document also notes that Moscow is increasing its military capabilities and preparing for a possible confrontation with NATO.

The forecast comes amid US President Donald Trump's push to end the war in Ukraine. The Danish report outlines several possible scenarios for the conflict to end or be frozen. There have been no official comments from Russian or NATO officials on the report so far.

US President Donald Trump has previously been eyeing the Danish island of Greenland. Denmark, which has objected through various statements, may offer the island to the US, fearing a potential Russian attack.