Paris – “European nations possess the necessary resources, including economic assets, military capabilities, and technological expertise to confront Russia by 2030, provided there is political determination,” states Thomas Gomart, director of IFRI, who led a study titled “Europe-Russia: Assessment of the Balance of Power.”
Militarily, European forces have a distinct edge in air, naval, cyber, and space operations, yet “Russia maintains a significant advantage on land due to its firepower and numbers, unlike European armies which are ill-equipped for such conflicts,” the expert emphasizes.
Consequently, Europe needs to “speed up efforts to resolve personnel and capability gaps,” particularly concerning ammunition supplies, long-range strikes, and air defense systems.
In the scenario of a major operation, the principal forces would be contributed by just six nations, including France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. (November 4, 2025)
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