European intelligence means that Russia could launch an assault on Europe in the course of the winter of 2024-2025 if the US finds itself “with no chief” following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the German tabloid Bild reported on Dec. 23, citing an nameless European intelligence supply.
The intelligence service supply contends {that a} potential Russian strike on Europe may happen throughout the presidential transitionary interval, contingent on President Joe Biden not securing re-election within the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This transition interval spans three months, from the November 2024 U.S. presidential election to the following inauguration in January 2025.
In keeping with the intelligence supply, Russia could purpose to launch an assault on Europe throughout this transition, particularly if the main Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, is re-elected. Help to European nations is anticipated to comply with, albeit with some delay.
All through his marketing campaign for the presidency, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the extent of support President Joe Biden’s administration offers to Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky has additionally beforehand warned that the results of the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election can “very strongly” affect the course of Russia’s struggle towards Ukraine.
The German assume tank DGAP has issued prior warnings to Western nations, suggesting that Russia may launch a direct assault towards NATO in “as little as six to 10 years.” Whereas Poland’s nationwide safety company has expressed a extra pressing concern, estimating that Russia may doubtlessly assault NATO in lower than 36 months.
Polish officers have beforehand steered that Russia may goal a NATO alliance member in Japanese Europe, together with nations akin to Poland, Estonia, Romania, and Lithuania.
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