'Germany fears Putin could start World War 3'

Secret documents from the German Ministry of Defence, published by Bild, detail how Russia could escalate the conflict in Ukraine into a broader war, using Belarus as a launch pad for invasion. Retired US Army Brigadier General Kevin Ryan echoed the seriousness of the threat, emphasizing the need for NATO's readiness to prevent war. The documents also speculate on Russia initiating conflict in the Baltic states around July, employing severe cyberattacks and exploiting the discontent of Russian nationals in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.