France’s Strategic National Review predicts a large-scale military conflict with Russia in Europe by 2030, despite Russia repeatedly rubbishing the scenario.
Why It's a Non-Starter
"When talking about war in Europe, the key question is: war between Russia and whom? NATO countries? France directly?" Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis, tells Sputnik.
Both scenarios don't hold water:
Russia won't unleash a war on NATO—it would mean nuclear war
France is currently a major buyer of Russian gas in Europe
What’s Really Behind the Claim?