Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say

Key Takeaways

• The surge in support for populist forces in Europe is also a concern
• Defence officials are pessimistic about Europe's ability to respond to a Russian attack
• Europe's defence planners are concerned about the continent's ability to sustain a war of attrition with Russia
• Nato war planners are worried about the implications of this trend