Budanov: Russia is preparing to occupy the Baltic States

Russia is preparing to occupy the Baltic States - Budanov

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said that Russia has adjusted its plans for direct aggression against Europe and postponed the possible start date from 2030 to 2027, The following may be at risk Baltic States.

Key statements Kirill Budanov

• Poland is seen by Russia as a destination for campaigns without direct military intervention.

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• The Kremlin is not planning an escalation in the north or east because of the risk of a direct confrontation with the US, and in the south because of the danger of a large-scale conflict with China.

• Moscow considers the main direction of realisation of its imperial ambitions to be West, The Russian Federation is perceived as weak and indecisive.

• The Ukrainian side should not agree to the transfer of territories: «I am the most opposed to giving anything away - in principle.».

• The problems with mobilisation in Ukraine have internal causes: the key mistake was a lost media campaign.

• Ukraine is critically dependent on the US in two ways: space, radar and optical reconnaissance, as well as early warning of a ballistic threat; In other components of defence, the country relies on its own resources.

• According to him, the US and Russia are discussing Joint development of the Arctic shelf.

Context.

The statements came against the backdrop of rising tensions in Europe and intensifying discussions in NATO about the readiness of the Alliance's eastern flank to face possible threats from Russia. The Baltic states have repeatedly warned of the risks posed by Moscow and called for a strengthening of collective defence.