• Russia plans to increase its troops along its border with NATO, Lithuania’s prime minister said.
  • Ingrida Šimonytė said Russia is returning to a Cold War posture and Europe needs to be prepared.
  • Estonia also warned that Russia may double its troops along NATO’s border compared to 2022 figures
  • @NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    233 months ago

    I mean, it’s easy for someone in the US or Western Europe to say but I’d be far less enthusiastic if I was in the Baltics, they’re the ones in the crosshairs.

    • originalucifer
      link
      fedilink
      73 months ago

      that is a good point. just being near human killing devices increases your chance of dying by them.

      • @NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        43 months ago

        I get your point though, Russia is in no position to reasonably threaten NATO at the moment. They should be closely monitored to keep it that way