Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia


  • World
  • Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024

FILE PHOTO: A warning sign is seen on a border with Russia near Meremae, Estonia November 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

VILNIUS (Reuters) - Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter build-up of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said on Tuesday.

A growing number of Western officials have warned of a military threat from Russia to countries along the eastern flank of NATO, calling for Europe to get prepared by rearming.

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