A British war-game show portraying a simulated Russian attack has prompted a nuclear warning from Moscow, as European governments increase preparations for the possibility of a wider war with Russia.
The response comes amid growing concern across Europe about potential threats ranging from hybrid attacks to incidents causing mass casualties.
Governments are stepping up planning for a possible Russian threat, while the British programme has brought the prospect of a direct and broader conflict into public view.
The developments raise questions about why European countries are preparing for scenarios beyond the war-game’s fictional attack, and how seriously they view the risks posed by Russia.
