NATO Chief Warns of Wartime Preparedness

NATO officials are urging business leaders to prepare for a 'wartime scenario' as tensions escalate globally, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer emphasized the need for NATO countries to enhance their production and supply chains to reduce vulnerability to coercion from nations like Russia and China. Concurrently, Germany is taking proactive measures by identifying and repurposing 579 Cold War-era bunkers into civilian shelters and planning to launch an app to help the public locate these facilities. As France approves the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine, discussions about potentially sending Western troops into the conflict have intensified, reflecting concerns over a possible American withdrawal of support. The warning signals a growing urgency among NATO allies to bolster defenses amid fears of an escalation that could lead to broader conflict. This heightened alertness is underlined by recent intelligence assessments indicating possible Russian aggression towards NATO by 2030.