Russia could be ready for a large-scale war in Europe within five years after the end of the war in Ukraine, according to the Danish Defence Intelligence Service. The agency said in report released on Tuesday that it is operating on the assumption that the United States would not participate alongside NATO countries in such a war,

The war in Ukraine involves the Russian army, but the Kremlin is attempting to rebuild its military capabilities. While intelligence reports do not confirm that Moscow has decided to attack NATO, Russia is trying to regain the ability to conduct similar operations.