1. Baltic and Nordic States Assess the Russian Military Threat
- Author:
- Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski
- Publication Date:
- 04-2025
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Polish Institute of International Affairs
- Abstract:
- The newest intelligence reports by the Baltic and Nordic states jointly warn about the aggressive intentions and reconstitution of Russia’s armed forces. All of the documents assume the successful implementation of plans for larger Russian land and airborne forces till the end of 2026. However, these reports differ in the estimates of when the political moment and Russia’s conventional capabilities may permit it to initiate open conflict with NATO. Despite their informational and analytical contents, these reports may affect the Baltic region states’ capabilities development plans and their decisions about whether to increase defence spending.
- Topic:
- Defense Policy, NATO, Armed Forces, and Regional Security
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Europe, Nordic Nations, and Baltic States