Russia is trying to build up its potential in preparation for a potential future war with NATO. This is indicated by the increase in the production of UAVs with technological support from China, according to a report by the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS).

Based on Danish intelligence data, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has analysed how Russia is preparing for a war with NATO in the medium and long term. Source: ISW Details: Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) has assessed that Russia may have the capability to launch a full-scale war against NATO within the next five years,

The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.

"Right now, that is still on the table," said John Coale, President Donald Trump's deputy Ukraine envoy, when asked whether the U.S. had ruled out possible NATO membership for Ukraine. Speaking in an interview with Reuters in Munich,

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he did not think it was practical for Ukraine to join NATO and that it was unlikely Ukraine will get back all of its land.