NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that Russia could launch a military attack against the alliance as early as 5 years from now. In a speech at Chatham House in London, Rutte emphasized the need for a significant increase in defense spending and a boost in military capabilities to implement NATO’s defense plans.
Rutte stated that Russia is capable of using military force against NATO within this timeframe and referred to the range of Russian missiles on the eastern flank. He stressed that the current situation will not change once the war in Ukraine ends, and therefore, more forces and capabilities are required to address potential threats.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/natos-rutte-to-urge-quantum-leap-in-defense-readiness-as-putin-lurks