According to Estonian intelligence services, Russia is preparing for a long military conflict with the West. This is evidenced by the reform of the military carried out by Moscow, according to the annual report of the foreign intelligence services of the Baltic country, a member of NATO and the European Union, presented in Tallinn on Wednesday.
The reform of the Russian military reflects the Russian leadership's view of the means necessary for a war in Ukraine and the means necessary for a conflict with the West.
“We can expect NATO to face a massive Soviet-style army in the coming decade, which, while technologically inferior to allies, will pose a threat in terms of size, firepower and presence,” writes Kaubo, head of Estonian intelligence. Rosin, in this report.
To defend against a possible conventional attack from such a Russian force, the forces and defense industries of NATO allies must better prepare themselves for this eventuality.
For Tallinn, Russian military reform means a significant increase in Russian military personnel stationed on the Baltic state's borders in the coming years. Russia also plans to deploy more troops along its borders with Finland and other Baltic states.
The report further indicated that Russia's objective is to establish military dominance in the Baltic Sea region. Mr. According to Rosin, a direct conflict with Estonia will already occur this year.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced a reorganization of the Russian military by the end of 2022, in response to the Kremlin's request for a troop increase. The Russian Navy, Air Force and Artillery should also be strengthened. The revision of structures should be completed between 2023 and 2026.
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