Germany has launched large-scale preparations for a potential conflict with Russia, which, according to experts, could have a more significant impact on the country than the war in Ukraine, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports.

German businesses are being advised by the army on how to cope in the event of war breaking out with Russia. A secretive 1,000-page document, named Operations Plan Germany, contains tips for businesses on how to keep operations running smoothly in wartime,

Ukraine’s use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles in Russia has raised fears of escalation, with Moscow warning of potential direct conflict involving Western nations. Amid this backdrop, Germany is preparing for emergency to act as a logistical center for NATO in the event of further Russian maneuvers.