Germany must prepare for a possible Russian attack by 2029 or even earlier. This was stated to the publication POLITICO by the commander of the German army, Christian Freuding.

According to him, there is a broad consensus among allies that Russia could attack NATO territory before the end of this decade.

At the same time, he warned that Russia could resort to such actions even earlier, despite the fact that the war against Ukraine has been going on for five years, and, according to Kyiv, Moscow has lost over 1.3 million soldiers and a significant amount of equipment.

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Freuding's statements came amid warnings from European defense officials that Russia could rebuild sufficient military potential within the next few years and again pose a direct threat to NATO territory.

According to the general, there is a risk that Moscow could test the Alliance at a time when Europe is only just building up its defense capabilities.

Incidentally, this urgency also affects discussions in Germany regarding the procurement of armaments and the development of the defense industry. According to Freuding, Berlin has already done "a lot" to accelerate procurement, and companies have increased their production capacities.

However, he emphasized that Germany cannot rely solely on long-term armament programs, the implementation of which can take years.

"Speed is crucial now," Freuding noted. For some systems still under development, Germany needs "interim solutions" to bridge the gap between the army's current capabilities and the level required for combat readiness.

We remind you that the Commander-in-Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces, Eirik Kristoffersen, stated that NATO has two to three years to prepare for a war with Russia.