An updated threat assessment warns of the consequences of a divided NATO and an absent U.S.

Summary

Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Service warns that Russia could launch a large-scale war in Europe within five years if NATO appears weak or divided, especially if the U.S. does not intervene.

The report outlines a timeline where Russia could attack a neighboring country within six months, escalate to a regional Baltic conflict in two years, and potentially engage NATO-wide by 2029.

The assessment comes as Trump pressures NATO members to increase defense spending and has suggested the U.S. might not defend allies who fail to meet financial commitments.

    • eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nzEnglish
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      12 hours ago

      I wouldn’t put it past Trump to make a deal with Putin so that he gets Greenland and can mine the fuck out of it’s untapped mineral resources.

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        12 hours ago

        I’m not sure how Greenland is Putin’s to give. Denmark has a military and Greenlanders wouldn’t just sit back and let themselves be annexed.

        • eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nzEnglish
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          12 hours ago

          Oh sorry, I meant more like allying with Putin’s side if war breaks out for the potential of getting Greenland.