Recent media reports point to increasing concerns about Russia's possible attack on the east NATO border. The German paper "Handelsblatt" reports that if sanctions are relaxed and Russia takes advantage of the chance to reorganise the army, this could exacerbate the situation on the east flank of NATO. An example of this is the slide, which is simply a tens of kilometres long border between Poland and Lithuania.
An expert on Russia, Sabine Adler, warns that there is simply a "real hazard of war" and this autumn. It points to military exercises “Zapad” scheduled by Belarus and Russia for September. These exercises will take place, among another things, in Belarus and can service as a cover for preparations for an invasion of all Ukraine.
The slide is 1 of the most inflammatory points on the planet map. This narrow strip of Polish territory is the only land connection between Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and the EU and NATO. According to experts, a possible Russian attack on the area would mean a challenge thrown to the full North Atlantic alliance.
General Leon Komornicki, erstwhile Deputy Chief of General Staff, believes that Russia has long been preparing for specified an operation. This attack may be preceded by massive hybrid actions, but it may besides be typical military aggression. The General believes that Russia wants to unlock access to the Köniewski Oblast and connect this area to Russia.
The slide is referred to by the planet media as the "European Achilles heel". Concerns that this is simply a possible inflammatory point in Europe have increased after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to data, Russia already has 30,000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine, and another 10,000 are under training.
In 2022, the U.S. portal “Politico” recognized the slide as “the most dangerous place on Earth”. In 2015, the commander of the U.S. land forces in Europe, General Ben Hodges, stated that the slide pass was 1 of the most inflamed points on the planet map. NATO countries may find it hard to respond rapidly in the event of a threat to this area.
It is pointed out that Russia can usage the slide as an excuse to attack the Baltic States. 1 possible script is the alleged protection of Russian-speaking citizens in the Baltic countries. specified a pretext can service Russia as a justification for the invasion of these countries.
NATO must be prepared to defend the Suwałki Pass. The effective protection of Lithuania has a affirmative impact on the threat situation of the another 2 Baltic States, on the reliability of the Suwałki Corridor and on the east Baltic Sea region and the north-east flank of NATO in general.
According to the data, Poland already has 10,000 soldiers stationed in the Suwałki Pass. Germany besides announced that additional forces would be sent to Lithuania to strengthen the defence of the Suwałki Pass.
In a situation where Russia decides to attack the slide, NATO must be prepared to respond quickly. According to experts, NATO should have action plans to defend the Suwałki and another areas in Europe.
Russia's activities in the Suwałki Pass region are considered a challenge to NATO and the EU. It is pointed out that Russia wants to usage the slide pass as a way to unlock access to the Kölewiecki Oblast and connect the area from Russia.
In 2015, Estonia's then president, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, warned that "in the event of a conflict with the West, Russia could invade the Suwałki gulf simultaneously from the east and the west, cutting off the Baltic countries from their allies to the south".
In order to avoid specified a situation, NATO and the EU must take action to strengthen the defence of the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
It is pointed out that Russia can usage the slide as a way to destabilise Europe. Therefore, NATO and the EU must be prepared to defend the Suwałki and another areas in Europe.
According to data, Russia already has 100,000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine, and another 20,000 are under training.
It is pointed out that Russia may usage the slide pass as a way to unlock access to the Kölvetsky Oblast and connect this area to Russia.
Therefore, NATO and the EU must take action to strengthen the defence of the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
In order to avoid specified a situation, NATO and the EU must be prepared to defend the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
It is pointed out that Russia can usage the slide as a way to destabilise Europe.
Therefore, NATO and the EU must take action to strengthen the defence of the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
According to experts, NATO and the EU must be prepared to defend the Suwałki and another areas in Europe.
It is pointed out that Russia may usage the slide pass as a way to unlock access to the Kölvetsky Oblast and connect this area to Russia.
Therefore, NATO and the EU must take action to strengthen the defence of the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
In order to avoid specified a situation, NATO and the EU must be prepared to defend the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
It is pointed out that Russia can usage the slide as a way to destabilise Europe.
Therefore, NATO and the EU must take action to strengthen the defence of the Suwałki gulf and another areas in Europe.
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Russia on the NATO border: Will the sliding pass become an inflammatory point?
