Royal Navy steps up Russia patrols as US warns Putin could attack a NATO country within weeks

US officials fear Russia wants to test the alliance's resolve by mounting a small land incursion or launching cyber attacks across Eastern Europe at any time from this autumn to 2029.

The Royal Navy has increased its monitoring of Russian military activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic by 25% in 2026. Learn more about the operation

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Russia could force war on Britain within weeks as US warns of Vladimir Putin's Nato incursion  GB News

OPINION: Bully Vladimir Putin is making a self-perpetuating march towards war by poking NATO members, until someone potentially punches back, writes our man Chris Hughes

Russia could attack countries across Europe.By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter 12:53, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Updated: 12:53, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Putin (Image: Getty)Russia could launch attacks on as many as 7 European countries as the US warns Vladimir Putin is plotting an assault on NATO.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW...

Russia could attack Nato within weeks as US intelligence warns Putin may seek ‘new victory’ after Ukraine failures  lbc.co.uk