After the war against Ukraine ends, the Russian Federation will likely focus on finding new targets.
Presentation of the Estonian Defence Forces report (Photo: Kaitseväe Peastaap)
Russia could restore its combat readiness by 2027, despite significant losses in the war against Ukraine. This was reported by… states the annual report Estonian Defence Forces
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The document states that the Russian Federation is continuing military reforms and, following the end of the war in Ukraine, will likely focus on rebuilding its army and identifying new targets.
Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces Andrus Merilo emphasized that the war will not end with a situation in which Russia loses the ability to pose a threat to other countries. According to his assessment, if Moscow sees a favorable opportunity, it may use military force again.
The Estonian military has also warned that the security situation in the region may deteriorate further before it improves. The Estonian command emphasizes that conventional defense readiness is no longer sufficient; deterrence must be strengthened to ensure the capability to halt an adversary at the very onset of a potential conflict.
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