Estonia's foreign intelligence service has issued a warning that Russia intends to double its military presence along the borders with the Baltic states and Finland as part of preparations for a potential military conflict with NATO within the next decade. This move, echoed by various news outlets including Reuters, The Financial Times, and others, suggests that Russia is gearing up for a long-term confrontation with the West. The Estonian Minister of Defense highlighted that the Kremlin is likely anticipating a possible conflict with NATO. The intelligence service also mentioned that a counter build-up of armed forces by the West could deter Russia's plans.
Estonia says Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade. The assessment is based on Russia's plans to double the number of forces stationed along its border with Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia https://t.co/LhePrzE4fk https://t.co/B7oxtYBZfk
"Putin plans to double Russia's troops along NATO border, Estonian intelligence warns." (via @khjelmgaard) https://t.co/HZUEvScQzm
"Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia." (via @Reuters) https://t.co/24uWTQXid5
Russia to double military presence along Nato border, Estonia warns https://t.co/G6cHBeVzkl
⚠️ Russia expects war with NATO over the next decade – Estonian intelligence https://t.co/FwK7ufT84T https://t.co/5HsiFLodnH
Russia plans to double its number of troops stationed on its borders with the Baltic states and Finland in the coming years in preparation for possible conflict with NATO, the chief of Estonia’s foreign intelligence service said https://t.co/iVv85cg1JI
Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter build-up of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said https://t.co/fCyyjF26eD 1/5 https://t.co/RK8O9kZevV
(Reuters) - Russia is preparing for military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter build-up of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said on Tuesday. @OpenOutcrier https://t.co/HaxO0citl1
Estonia spy agency chief cites doubling of Russian forces on NATO frontier in warning of anticipated Kremlin confrontation within the next decade, deeming military buildup key to deterrence. https://t.co/haIAqm23f5
Russia to double military presence along Nato border, Estonia warns via @FT https://t.co/BbvSW5Xi44
Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia https://t.co/pLZh1uHYFc
Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter build-up of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said https://t.co/29KMWNMhaO
🇪🇪 ESTONIA: “THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING!” Minister of Defense: "Russia has chosen a path which is a long-term confrontation ... and the Kremlin is probably anticipating a possible conflict with NATO within the next decade.” Russia reportedly plans to double its forces stationed… https://t.co/lYLLO7vpI9 https://t.co/tPUMcKTLQu
Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter build-up of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said on Tuesday. https://t.co/n06mpRpGSe
BREAKING: Russia intends to double the number of its troops stationed along its border with the Baltic states and Finland as part of preparations for a potential military conflict with Nato within the next decade, Estonia’s foreign intelligence says - FT https://t.co/Lf9vSkl993
Russia intends to double the number of its troops stationed along its border with the Baltic states and Finland as part of preparations for a potential military conflict with Nato within the next decade, according to Estonia’s foreign intelligence service. https://t.co/gtNSfD3WXG
JUST IN: The Financial Times reports that Russia is planning to double the number of troops stationed along the border with the Baltic states and Finland as 'part of preparations for a potential military conflict with NATO within the next decade', according to Estonian…
Russia to double military presence along Nato border, Estonia warns The latest in a growing, grim list of warnings for the rest of Europe about Moscow's military capabilities - and potential intent, from @rmilneNordic & @maxseddon https://t.co/exLPqOSGOb via @ft
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BREAKING: ⚡ NATO plans to wage its war against Russia for decades Stoltenberg called for preparations for confrontation with Russia for decades "NATO does not seek war with Russia. However, we must prepare for a confrontation that could last decades" he said. This means that… https://t.co/0UvF6brd0D
Stoltenberg called for preparations for confrontation with Russia for decades “NATO does not seek war with Russia. However, we must prepare for a confrontation that could last decades,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told the Welt am Sonntag newspaper. https://t.co/AziGqWqnbU
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Danish Defense Minister Poulsen warns that Russia could potentially attack NATO within 3-5 years, citing accelerated Russian rearmament as a cause for genuine concern. https://t.co/C0Ns2y2rZm
⚠️ Russia is rearming fast and can attack NATO in 3-5 years – Danish Defence Minister https://t.co/v1EQtL1Hq3 https://t.co/HuGs91L6HO
🇩🇰 Russia will attack NATO in the coming years - Danish Defense Minister “It cannot be ruled out that within three to five years Russia will test Article 5 and NATO solidarity. There was no such assessment of the alliance in 2023. This is new knowledge that is now coming to the… https://t.co/UNzrQeUBH7