Prologue On December 20, 2025, the European Union (EU) almost crossed the Rubicon. It tried seizing Russian financial assets in Belgium for funding and ...

BERLIN—A dozen senior German officers convened at a triangle-shaped military compound in Berlin about 2½ years ago to work on a secret plan for a war with Russia. Now they’re racing to implement it.

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Caitlin McCabe: As talks to end the war in Ukraine continue, we look at Germany's ...