WASHINGTON — That is Doomsday prepping, European fashion.
Secret paperwork revealed Wednesday that Berlin has begun planning for the way it may assist deploy as many as 800,000 NATO troops — together with Individuals — into Ukraine as Russia’s nuclear saber-rattling reaches new heights.
“Operation Deutschland” is a 1,000-page plan to organize Germany for the potential of a World Warfare III situation.
The highest-secret papers reportedly element particular buildings and infrastructure to guard to allow them to be utilized by the army, how companies and civilians ought to put together in case of elevated threats, in response to the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
In addition they instructed Berlin was making ready a technique to push 200,000 army automobiles throughout German territory ought to the alliance be required to hitch Ukraine’s efforts, although additional particulars had been saved categorised.
Germany has additionally suggested residents on methods to organize for the worst by boosting their self-sufficiency via mechanisms together with putting in diesel turbines and even wind generators, in response to the report.
Putin ‘taking part in with our worry’
The alarm shouldn’t be contained to Germany. Sweden and Norway have additionally not too long ago issued pamphlets and literature instructing residents of the way to put together ought to the Ukraine Warfare battle boil over into their nations.
The rising concern comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin formally modified the Kremlin’s nuclear strike coverage on Tuesday, saying that Moscow might now use nuclear weapons to reply to non-nuclear, “standard weapons” strikes.
Although Berlin has been criticized over perceived hesitance relating to to help Ukraine’s battle since 2022, German International Minister Annalena Baerbock stated Tuesday that the nation would “not let ourselves be intimidated” by Putin’s nuclear coverage shift.
“Putin is taking part in with our worry. He didn’t simply begin doing this 1,000 days in the past [when Russia invaded Ukraine], he began again in 2014 [when Russia annexed Crimea,” she said. “Germany, in particular, made the mistake back then, especially politically, of allowing itself to be intimidated by this fear — and above all, not listening to its partners, especially our Eastern European partners, who made it clear at the time that we must not rely on promises from the Kremlin.”
“We must invest in our own security and protection,” she added.
The policy change was in response to another major development in the war’s prosecution this week: the long-awaited US decision to allow Ukraine to fire American-made longer-range missiles into Russia — eliminating a former “safe space” Russia enjoyed 190-miles from the Ukrainian border.
That move — as well as Germany’s reported decision to create a WWIII plan — was spurred by Russia’s decision to ask North Korea to send at least 10,00 troops to help fight Ukraine, with a possibility of bringing in another 100,000 from the communist US adversary, insiders say.
Many world leaders, experts and US officials have said that the direct involvement of US troops is the most significant escalations in the war since its start.
Path to victory
Europe’s preparations come after Trump regularly warned audiences at his campaign rallies that the US could be on the brink of World War III as three of America’s foremost adversaries — Russia, North Korea and Iran — are now actively involved in conflicts with US allies.
Without Trump announcing a formal plan for how he will handle the Ukraine war, some Russia hawks and NATO states have feared he might sympathize with Moscow. However, the once and future president has shown recent signs of supporting Ukraine in reaching a just end to the war.
For example, Trump indicated he would not oppose allowing Ukraine to continue firing into Russia once he comes into office in a recent conversation with an “Eastern European president,” a source told The Post on Wednesday.
That strategy of hitting Russia directly is a major part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “victory plan” he has been pitching to world leaders — including Trump — since this fall.
“I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine,” Zelensky posted to X after Trump secured the 2024 election. “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs.”
“This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.”
Zelensky has continued singing the president-elect’s praises this week, telling Fox News on Tuesday that he believed the Republican’s election will bring a swifter end to the war because Trump is “stronger” than Putin.
However, the Ukrainian president also cautioned that if the US Congress refuses to continue military aid for Ukraine, his country “will lose.”
Still, he was optimistic in a Sunday interview with Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne that — thanks in part to Trump’s election — the war could end next year through diplomatic means.
“[The war] will finish sooner with the coverage of this workforce that can now lead the White Home,” referring to the incoming Trump administration. “That is their strategy, their promise to their society, and it is usually crucial to them,” he added.
Further reporting by Diana Glebova
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