The North Atlantic Treaty Organization will hold a 90,000-man military drill starting this week and lasting until May. Its focus, defending Europe, shows how afraid the Continent is of Russia.

Details: “Steadfast Defender 2024” is nato’s largest exercises since 1988. It includes:

• All 31 nato nations, plus Sweden, which is slated to join the alliance this year
• 50 ships
• 80 aircraft
• 1,100 ground vehicles

The big picture: The Bible prophesies that fear of Russia will heighten European military growth. The Trumpet has warned of such a development for decades.

Russian elections have recently moved President Vladimir Putin much closer to becoming a dictator. This strikes intense fear in Europe. The Europeans still remember how violent Russia was in World War ii ….
—Gerald Flurry, Trumpet editor in chief, “Russia Frightens Europe—and Fulfills Bible Prophecy”

The Bible says this trend will continue, leading to the largest war in history.

Learn more: Read “Germany Is Transforming Before Your Eyes.”