Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to double the number of soldiers across the Baltic border.Estonia has already doubled its military strength from 19,000 soldiers and women before the invasion of Urania.
The number of troops stationed along Russia’s NATO border is expected to double as the threat of World War III increases.
Finland became a member of NATO in April last year. So Finland is now where Russia meets NATO’s large joint force. Estonia, which has been a NATO member for the past 20 years and shares a border with Russia, says President Putin plans to double the number of troops across the Baltic border.
“Russia is planning to build up its military capabilities not only along the Baltic border, but also along the Finnish border,” said Estonian Intelligence Director Kaupo Rosin. It is very likely that we will probably double our headcount. In the coming years there will be an increase in armed personnel carriers, tanks and artillery systems. ”
The Estonian intelligence report added that the number of people Russia has stationed on Estonia’s border could almost double from the 19,000 it had before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The report also suggests that a new Russian corps could be established along the border with Finland. It consists of two or three mobile units with additional support units.
Estonia has stressed the need for NATO allies to increase military spending to deter Russia, with the country planning to spend more than 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense this year, meeting NATO’s goals. 2%.
Former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election, said over the weekend that Russia could do “whatever it wants” to NATO countries that fail to meet the 2% goal. Mr Rosin replied: “Such statements are never useful. But perhaps Russians are so paranoid that they not only listen to the words said, but definitely pay attention to the actions.”
Russia claims it is not currently ready for military action against NATO, but is considering the possibility of a conflict in the future. A similar military buildup was observed along the Russia-Ukraine border before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Denmark’s defense minister also believes there is a threat of attack from Russia within the next three to five years.