VLADIMIR PUTIN is readying Russia for World War Three against a “super army” from NATO, according to a Canadian intelligence report.

The North American country’s MI6 have warned that the Russian military is trying to modernise itself in preparation for a war for Eastern Europe.

11 Russian President Vladimir Putin is building a super army in preparation for the annexation of Eastern Europe, according to an intelligence report Credit: AP:Associated Press

A combined Nato force is set to assemble in order to protect Eastern Europe from Russia’s grasp.

Canada is considering the “super army” massing against the Eurasian superpower.

According to the report, president Putin wants to bring the former Soviet states back into the fold, to create a “Greater Russia”.

The report said that Russia’s “conventional military” is going through a massive upheaval.

11 The report said that the government are upgrading Russia's 'conventional military' Credit: Getty Images

11 This includes the infantry, navy and air force Credit: EPA

It said that the country “is mobilising conventional military capability on a large scale.

“The state is mobilising for war.”

The terrifying news comes days after Britain was asked to provide more troops for the 4,000-strong Nato “super army” based in Poland.

1,000 Brits were already deployed in September 2014 to try and counter Russian aggression towards its former satellite states.

11 It is part of the president's plan to create a 'Greater Russia' Credit: AP:Associated Press

11 According to US security officials, Russia could invade Eastern Europe just 60 hours after declaring war Credit: Getty Images

But the troops, which are still amassing, will only be ready in 2017.

Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: "This will send a clear signal that NATO stands ready to defend any ally.

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"We are constantly assessing how we can make sure that our presence in the Baltic region is the best possible presence.

"And we are also at this meeting actually going to take decision which is increasing our presence in the Baltic region with more forward presence of Nato troops.

"We will have a robust battalion, multinational battalion in each of the Baltic countries.

"There can be no doubt that what we have done is a response to the actions of Russia in Crimea and in Ukraine.”

11 Nato placed troops in Poland in September 2014 in a bid to stop Putin's aggressive behaviour Credit: Getty Images

11 Canada is considering joining the Nato super army against Russia Credit: Reuters

It is feared that the burgeoning army will be no match for Russian troops before 2017.

Experts estimate that the superpower can overrun Eastern Europe just 60 hours after war is declared.

US defence official, Michael Carpenter, said this week that the UK and US is no match for Russia at the moment.

He said: “I’m confident by the end of 2017 – when we have an additional armoured brigade combat team worth of force posture on the eastern flank of the alliance – that we will be [ready].”

11 But the Nato force will only be ready to face Russia in 2017 Credit: Getty Images

11 The news comes days after Nato forces took part in the biggest war games since the end of the Cold War Credit: Getty Images

The warnings of heightened aggression come just a week after a Russian submarine was spotted heading towards the English Channel.

Starry Oskol, which is built to carry missiles and torpedoes, was spied in the North Sea by Nato forces.

Defence secretary, Michael Fallon, said: “This shows that the navy is maintaining a vigilant watch in international and territorial waters to keep Britain safe and protect us from potential threats.”

11 Over 31,000 troops took part in the 10-day military exercise Credit: PAP

11 Britain already sent 1,000 troops to Nato in Poland in September 2014 Credit: PAP

Earlier this month, Nato announced that it will be carrying out its biggest war game in Eastern Europe since the end of the Cold War.

The 10-day military exercise includes 31,000 troops who will have to react to a “nightmare scenario”.

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