8 hours agoThe Netherlands prepares for possible Russian war
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Amsterdam is preparing for a possible armed conflict with Moscow, the Dutch intelligence chief warns. Deputy Admiral Pieter Reesink, head of Dutch military intelligence (MIVD), told Politico that Russia's growing military escalation tells of preparations for a future war and not just Ukraine. In 2024, the budget [...]
Deputy Admiral Pieter Reesink, head of Dutch military intelligence (MIVD), told Politico that Russia's growing military escalation tells of preparations for a future war and not just Ukraine.
In 2024 Russia's defence budget increased to $149 billion (U.S.) 38 percent more than last year, and twice as high as it was in 2015, it is explained. Periscope.
Russia is producing much more artillery with foreign help than it needs for Ukraine” Resenc said, reporting the telegraph.
He warned that Moscow is not only replenishing the arsenal, but is shifting its firepower closer to NATO borders, including Baltic countries and Finland.
Resenc believes Russia may be ready for the next war within a year if weapons production continues and the Kremlin still has the will to fight.
“Handana, like the rest of NATO, is located in a phase of increased readiness”, he added.
