Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?

What happened: A British war-game show depicting a simulated Russian attack drew a nuclear warning from Moscow, while European governments have stepped up preparations for a potential Russian threat, from hybrid attacks to mass-casualty planning. Why it matters: The warning from Moscow and the heightened preparations reflect rising tensions between Russia and Europe over the potential for a wider conflict. Note: The content contains no concrete figures, so the Key numbers line is omitted.

A British war-game show depicting a simulated Russian attack drew a nuclear warning from Moscow, while European governments have stepped up preparations for a potential Russian threat, from hybrid attacks to mass-casualty planning.

The warning from Moscow and the heightened preparations reflect rising tensions between Russia and Europe over the potential for a wider conflict. Note: The content contains no concrete figures, so the Key numbers line is omitted.