German intelligence report raises fresh alarms about Vladimir Putin’s plans for the West

Intelligence compiled by one of Europe’s biggest powers has raised new concerns about Vladimir Putin’s plans for the West.

Russia could launch a large-scale attack on the West as soon as 2026. Picture: Mikhail Metzel/Pool/AFP

Russia could launch a large-scale attack on the West as soon as 2026, classified German intelligence documents have reportedly revealed.

German spooks are said to have recently observed a “significant intensification of Russian arms”.

The classified report, seen by Business Insider, reportedly suggests Russia is preparing for a large-scale conflict with the West.

The reorganisation of Russia’s army, troop movements, and missile deployments in the west of the country are among the signs said to be identified in the document, The Sun reported.

The outlet said: “Analysis by German intelligence services is currently circulating in the German government.

“According to this, a significant intensification of Russian arms production is being observed, which could lead to Russia doubling its military power in the next five years compared to today, especially in conventional weapons.”

A classified report suggest Russia is preparing for a large-scale conflict with the West. Picture: Mikhail Metzel/Pool/AFP

The projections reportedly led intelligence services to conclude that an attack on NATO territory could “no longer be ruled out” from 2026.

NATO officials were said to be concerned about Russia’s growing military capabilities but did not believe, necessarily, that it meant the West will be dragged into war with Russia, Business Insider reports.

An American intelligence assessment found it might take Russia five to eight years to restore its military strength to what it was before Putin’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The report has not yet been made public by German spies, the outlet noted.

A Russian Yars RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missile system rolls at Red Square in Moscow. Picture: AFP/Kirill Kudryavrsev

Vladimir Putin this week warned he is prepared to launch nuclear weapons if he feels the West is threatening Russia’s sovereignty.

He declared weapons “exist in order to use them” in his most chilling World War Three threat yet.

The despot is all but certain to win another six-year term in Russia’s presidential election being held this weekend.

Days before the polling booths opened, Putin emphasised that Moscow is “ready” from “a military-technical point of view” in the event of a perceived threat to national security.

He said: “Weapons exist in order to use them.

“We have our own principles.

“We are ready to use weapons, including any weapons, including [nuclear], if we are talking about the existence of the Russian state, harming our sovereignty and independence.”

A man votes in Russia's presidential election at a polling station in Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine. Picture: Stringer/AFP

Leaked government documents were claimed by Ukrainian hackers to prove the tyrant is preparing for a major conflict.

The bombshell papers, seemingly signed by Putin, supposedly revealed his chilling plans to attack Europe if Ukraine is defeated.

Ukraine’s National Resistance Centre said its hackers intercepted the documents via email.

The papers laid out a five-step plan that will be introduced after this weekend’s sham election.

A destroyed residential building in the town of Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv. Picture: Nicolas Garcia/AFP

In a letter understood to be written to Putin, Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the State Duma, proposed policies for his next term that would likely plunge Europe into war.

The polices were centred around five key ideas: nationalisation of key industries, an increase in censorship, crushing the opposition, total de-Westernisation of Russia, and “export of chaos” across Europe.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and was republished with permission.