German army chief Wolfgang Höckner warned that Russia could be ready to attack or invade a NATO partner by 2029. Dutch defence intelligence also cautioned that Russia might launch a limited military strike against a NATO member within a year after the Ukraine war ends. The NATO summit scheduled for 7‑8 July in Ankara will focus on the threat of a Russian attack on a NATO country, according to bluesky.

All 32 NATO members agreed that Vladimir Putin could have the capability to launch a large‑scale assault on allied territory before the end of the decade, as reported by independent.co.uk. NATO Secretary‑General Jens Stoltenberg expressed concerns about Russia’s preparations for a prolonged European confrontation, according to timesofindia.

Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said the United Kingdom faces a period of heightened security risk and that Russia is increasing the stakes and may cross a line, according to independent.co.uk. On the same day, Defence Secretary John Healey and Defence Minister Al Carns resigned over the government’s proposed Defence Investment Plan, criticizing the plan for failing to incorporate lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, also reported by independent.co.uk.

Intelligence assessments indicate that Russia is increasing its military activity, according to independent.co.uk.