Russia could launch a limited military campaign against a Nato member within a year of the war in Ukraine ending, according to a warning issued by the Dutch defence ministry. The assessment, published in the Netherlands' annual defence policy strategy on Monday, said Russian military preparations suggest Moscow is gearing up for a prolonged confrontation with Europe.

Russia could launch a "limited" military campaign against a NATO country just one year after the war in Ukraine ends, the Dutch defence ministry warned on Monday. "In the…

The warning comes as NATO members prepare for a summit in the Turkish capital Ankara on July 7-8 during which the threat from Moscow will be high on the agenda.