Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter buildup of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said on February 13.

Financial Times: “Russia intends to double the number of its troops stationed along its border with the Baltic states and Finland as it prepares for a potential military conflict with NATO within the next decade, according to Estonia’s foreign intelligence service.”

  • krashmo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    61·
    5 months ago

    Oh yeah, I’m definitely not advocating for nuclear war. I’m just pointing out that he doesn’t have many other options left. He certainly can’t win a ground war against NATO, even if the US abandons the alliance like Trump seems to want us to do. Basically, if everyone knows you’re full of shit why are you still running your mouth?

    • TropicalDingdong@lemmy.worldEnglish
      93·
      5 months ago

      When people keep taking shit after they’ve been slapped, it’s time to slap them again. The EU really needs to step up, and provide that slap. With even a bit of material support the EU could step up and push Russia 75km into Russian territory and establish a no fly zone.

      Russia’s a joke.