Russia is prepared for war with NATO countries, which was made apparent by Vladimir Putin’s May 30 decree targeting the Russian Defense Industrial Base (DIB), which allows the government to take over the military contractors if they do not abide by wartime martial law orders.

The Institute for Study of War (ISW), a U.S. nonprofit think tank, says the decree prepares the public for deeper efforts on the war with Ukraine and a potential burgeoning war with NATO.

“Putin is likely setting legal conditions to allow the Russian government to commandeer elements of Russia’s economy and DIB should the Kremlin introduce full martial law in order to transition the country to a full wartime footing,” ISW wrote on UnderstandingWar.Org.

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