Europe on Alert: Russia Could Strike NATO Sooner Than Expected

European policymakers are increasingly concerned that Russia could test NATO’s defenses within the next one to two years, particularly while Donald Trump remains in office, according to Politico. Officials and lawmakers within the EU believe the coming period may represent a strategic window for Moscow before European military capabilities are fully strengthened. The concern was described by several EU politicians familiar with internal discussions, who say defense planners are warning that Russia could attempt to exploit current geopolitical uncertainty....