German leaders are sounding the alarm. They believe Russia might attack a NATO country by 2029. That’s just four years from now. This warning is not based on guesswork. It comes from their own intelligence reports. When a nation like Germany, with strong ties to NATO, issues repeated warnings, we should pay attention.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Russia is preparing for war. He believes President Vladimir Putin has his eyes on Europe and NATO. This isn’t the first time he’s warned about it. In fact, it’s the third time this month that a top German official has said something similar. Germany’s defense minister and military commanders have echoed these concerns. They say the threat is real and could come even earlier than 2029.
So, what does this mean for the United States? It means we must be alert and wise. Our Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not foreign leaders. But it also gives the federal government the duty to protect our nation from foreign threats. That duty includes working with our allies to deter aggression before it reaches our shores.
Retired U.S. General Philip Breedlove, who once led NATO’s military forces in Europe, agrees with the German assessment. He says Putin’s goal is not just Ukraine—it’s all of Eastern Europe. Putin wants to push NATO back and rebuild a zone of control like the old Soviet Union had during the Cold War. That would threaten freedom for millions of people and weaken the West’s ability to stand strong together.
Breedlove also reminded us of how Russia gave the West warning before it invaded Ukraine. In 2021, Russia sent two so-called treaties to NATO. They demanded that NATO stop expanding and pull back troops. The West refused. Not long after, Russia invaded Ukraine. That was the “or else” that Putin had promised. Since then, Ukraine has fought bravely, but the war has cost many lives.
Now, Putin is trying to rebuild his army. But according to Breedlove, Ukraine has already smashed much of it. Russia’s forces west of the Ural Mountains are badly damaged. Whether Putin can rebuild them depends on whether he still has the support of the Russian people. With over a million Russian soldiers dead or injured, that support might not last forever.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is taking a different approach. He is working on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. He has refused to meet with either leader until the plan is nearly finished. That shows strength and wisdom. He isn’t rushing for the cameras. He’s working behind the scenes to get results. According to his latest update, both sides are close to an agreement. Ukraine has already signed on, and Russia is reviewing the final changes.
This is how peace should be pursued—with strength, patience, and respect for American leadership. We don’t appease dictators. We stand firm, but we also keep the door open for peace.
While Germany prepares for the worst, America must do the same. We should strengthen NATO, not weaken it. But we must also defend our Constitution. That means no endless wars and no foreign entanglements without clear cause. We must be ready to defend freedom, but we must also stay true to our founding principles.
George Washington warned against getting too tangled in foreign conflicts. Yet he also knew that liberty requires strength and resolve. As threats rise in Europe, we must walk the same careful line. Stand strong with our allies, seek peace through strength, and always put America’s interests first.
In these uncertain times, let us remember who we are. We are a free people, governed by law, not fear. With wisdom and courage, we can face any storm ahead.
