In a joint meeting, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov urged the Ministry of Defense to prepare for potential military conflict with NATO within the next ten years. This preparedness is deemed necessary alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine. Belousov’s statement follows President Putin’s warning about Western aid to Ukraine nearing a “red line.” The comments contrast with President-elect Trump’s call for a swift end to the Ukraine conflict.
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In a recent Defense Ministry meeting, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov advocated for preparing for potential war with NATO within the next decade, citing NATO’s July summit decisions and doctrinal shifts as justification. This preparation includes the establishment of a new military branch dedicated to unmanned systems, slated for completion in 2025. President Putin echoed these concerns, accusing the West of escalating tensions through increased military presence and potential missile deployments, prompting Russia to threaten retaliatory measures. Belousov also claimed significantly higher Ukrainian casualties than reported by Kyiv and Western sources.
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President Putin declared the successful completion of his order to expand the Russian army to 1.5 million servicemen, achieved through a high daily recruitment rate. This expansion includes the creation of new military districts and units. Simultaneously, mass production of the Oreshnik missile system will commence. Defense Minister Belousov warned of a potential future conflict with NATO, citing recent NATO summit decisions.
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A Chinese cargo ship, the Yi Peng 3, is suspected of damaging a crucial undersea telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea on November 18, 2024, an act allegedly directed by Russian intelligence. The ship, captained by Russian citizen Alexander Stechentsev, was subsequently detained by Danish authorities. This incident, alongside approximately 150 other reported Russian attacks on NATO countries since the start of the Ukraine war, highlights Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare tactics. NATO faces challenges in responding publicly, balancing the need for investigation with concerns about escalating public alarm.
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John Q. Hosedrinker