U.S. Simulates Russian Attack on Europe in 2028
Military exercises were conducted in the United States with a rehearsal of a Russian attack on Europe in 2028. During the exercises in the United States, a scenario of a Russian attack on Europe in 2nd 2028 was simulated.
Consensus
- The simulation was conducted in the United States.
- The scenario modeled a Russian attack on Europe in 2028.
- The conflict in Ukraine continued into 2028 in the simulation.
- Moldova was included as a potential target in the scenario.
- A drone strike on a fuel depot in Romania occurred, resulting in civilian casualties.
- Participants included current members of the U.S. Congress, former U.S. military, diplomats, and intelligence officials.
- The simulation was organized with support from the Brooks Institute of Cornell University and the Rockefeller Foundation.
- The simulation was named 'World War Next'.
- Participants concluded that U.S. public opinion would not support a strong response to a Russian attack.
- Without U.S. leadership, European countries would be divided and unable to act cohesively.
- The ability of NATO to fulfill Article 5 collective defense obligations was questioned.
Points of divergence
- One of the drones hit a fuel depot in Romania, resulting in civilian deaths. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- European officials are skeptical about reports of Russia preparing for an attack on NATO or Baltic states, stating there is no intelligence indicating a change in Russia's military posture or preparations for conventional armed attack on alliance countries. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- US held military exercises with rehearsal of Russia's 2028 attack on Europe — The Moscow Times
- US politicians conducted a military game where they simulated an escalation between the Russian Federation and NATO — Ведомости