• Russia plans to increase its troops along its border with NATO, Lithuania’s prime minister said.
  • Ingrida Šimonytė said Russia is returning to a Cold War posture and Europe needs to be prepared.
  • Estonia also warned that Russia may double its troops along NATO’s border compared to 2022 figures
  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I mean, it’s easy for someone in the US or Western Europe to say but I’d be far less enthusiastic if I was in the Baltics, they’re the ones in the crosshairs.

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        8 months ago

        I get your point though, Russia is in no position to reasonably threaten NATO at the moment. They should be closely monitored to keep it that way