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2024-02-13 22:17:00
The reform of the Russian army reflects the vision of the Russian leadership regarding the means that are necessary for a war in Ukraine and a confrontation with the West.
“We can be confident that NATO in the coming decade will face a massive Soviet-style army, which although technologically inferior to the allies, will present a threat in terms of size, firepower and reserves “, writes the head of Estonian intelligence, Kaupo Rosin, in this report.
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To defend once morest a potential conventional attack from such a Russian force, the armies and defense industries of NATO allies will have to better prepare and equip themselves for this eventuality.
For Tallinn, Russian military reform means a significant increase in Russian military personnel stationed on the Baltic state’s border in the coming years. Russia also plans to post more troops on the border with Finland and the other Baltic states.
The report further points out that Russia’s objective is to establish military dominance in the Baltic Sea region. According to Mr. Rosin, it is possible that a direct confrontation with Estonia will occur already this year.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced at the end of 2022 a restructuring of the Russian army, to respond to the Kremlin’s request to increase troops. Russian naval, air and artillery forces must also be reinforced. The revision of the structures must be completed between 2023 and 2026.
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