After Russia's special military operation of Ukraine in 2022, Germany began preparing for future conflicts, leading to the creation of a secret 1,000-page "Operations Plan Germany" by 2024. This plan, part of NATO's strategy, involves all 16 federal states and focuses heavily on Hamburg's port, Germany's largest. The port's role could be crucial in wartime, particularly if Bremerhaven, the usual hub for U.S. and NATO forces, is compromised. As Germany braces for potential threats, Hamburg's port might become vital for moving military supplies, requiring enhanced defenses and logistics. With cyber threats and possible attacks on infrastructure, Germany is intensifying preparations, including military exercises and strengthening homeland security forces.

In response to the U.S. planning to station long-range missiles in Germany, Putin has vowed to place Russian missiles capable of reaching Western targets within 10 minutes. This move echoes the old Cold War standoff and brings ba...