Russia Weighs Provocation in Baltics and Poland Amid Ukraine War Strain
Intelligence from two NATO eastern flank countries indicates Russia may be planning “provocations” in the Baltic states or Poland, potentially as a response to Ukrainian long-range attacks. These actions are not expected to be a full-scale invasion, but rather “hybrid attacks” like missile or drone strikes, aimed at deterring support for Ukraine. This concern arises as Russia faces pressure and its invasion of Ukraine stalls, leading to speculation about alternative strategies to alter the conflict’s dynamics.