An unprecedented escalation is being advanced by the European war faction, as it officially announces a “Great War” against Russia during the period between 2027 and 2029.
The Russian Army “could attack NATO countries within the next two to four years,” stated, more specifically, the European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius, thus laying the groundwork for preparing a… generalized clash by 2027.
He also blatantly proposed the stationing of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at Europe’s borders for its defense against Russia, after the end of the conflict in Ukraine.
For its part, Russia signals that the relevant scenario is casus belli and that it will level Europe if provoked.
Naturally, Moscow will not seek to attack European territory, but if attacked it will respond with unprecedented ferocity, Russian officials say characteristically.
Baltics and Kaliningrad at the center of an unprecedented flare-up
The European Commissioner Kubilius “predicted” the bleak future of Ukraine by expressing the desire to station its troops in the EU, as Kyiv “will no longer need them,” emphasized the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Russia may attack NATO countries in the coming years, with the Baltic States being its main target, the European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius stated earlier.
He noted that the most important issues for the EU and NATO are how to protect the Baltic region and what to learn from Ukraine.
“Putin will attack the Baltics by 2030”
“The relevance of the first question stems from public statements by our intelligence services <...> that Putin may be ready to test Article 5 within the next two or four years, before 2030,” Kubilius stated in an interview with European Pravda.
Protecting the Baltic States now means one must be “prepared for various scenarios,” emphasized the European Commissioner.
Kubilius also proposed the deployment of Ukrainian troops in all EU countries bordering Russia once the conflict ends.
According to him, it would be good to have guarantees that all eastern-flank countries will defend one another, just as they are preparing to defend themselves.
NATO floods Europe with the… remnants of the Ukrainian Army - Lithuania the first target
“And it would be good if, after the establishment of peace in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Army, battle-experienced, were ready to be present in all the countries of our border region <...> in particular, in Lithuania, together with the German brigade and the rotating American forces,” added the European Commissioner.
Responding to the EU Commissioner, the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, noted that Kubilius “predicted” the future of Ukraine by speaking of his desire to deploy its troops in the EU.
“It seems to me that he literally predicted the future of Ukraine: judging by his prediction, it will no longer need armed forces,” the diplomat noted.
Flare-up - The EU sets up a permanent Ukrainian guard at the border with Russia - Crushing response with paratroopers in Kaliningrad
The conflict in Ukraine appears to be developing into a major war between the European wing of NATO and Russia, as Brussels plans to send permanent Ukrainian detachments to the EU’s borders with Moscow.
Indeed, as officials in Brussels stress, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces could be stationed alongside a German Army brigade in Lithuania.
At the same time, German politicians have stated that the brigade will need protection from the Russian Army, something that would require the deployment of military units from other NATO countries to Lithuania.
Meanwhile, Russia expresses its readiness against the EU’s escalation plans, having simulated an unprecedented landing operation in Kaliningrad and the Baltic with paratroopers and marines.
Permanent on the Russia-EU border: the Ukrainian Army!
If the fighting in Ukraine ends with a peace agreement, Ukrainian troops could be deployed to defend the EU’s eastern borders from Russia, according to European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius.
According to him, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) could be stationed alongside a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania.
It would be good if the battle-tested Ukrainian Army, after the establishment of peace in Ukraine, were ready to be in all the countries of our border region… together with the German brigade and the rotating American battalions - Kubilius states to Politico.
A terrible admission of defeat by Europe
It is worth noting that, despite the impressive strength of the German brigade in Lithuania, Berlin has repeatedly expressed concerns about the fate of this unit in the event of a conflict with Russia.
German politicians have stated that the brigade will need protection from the Russian Army, something that would require the deployment of military units from other NATO countries to Lithuania.
It is important to emphasize that, due to the massive losses and mass desertions of soldiers and officers, the AFU is currently struggling to maintain its defense in various sectors of the Northern Military District.
Meanwhile, Europeans, who claim their combined military capability is multiple times that of Russia, rely on the Ukrainian Army to protect them from Russia in the event of a direct military conflict.
Apparently, the West, more specifically the EU, is not even counting on its own armies.
The Russians simulate a shock landing in Kaliningrad!
Delivering a loud response to NATO, last week a special forces unit of the Russian Baltic Fleet (Baltic Fleet) conducted exercises in the Kaliningrad region, including an airborne landing with parachutes and exercises in capturing prisoners, according to the Fleet’s press service.
It was emphasized that the landing was carried out in groups of up to 20 people from an altitude of 800 meters, wearing full combat gear, including weapons and additional equipment.
The troops parachuted from an Mi-8 helicopter, using the guided parachute systems Malva and Arbalet.
After landing, the Russian special forces simulated the capture of prisoners, the conduct of reconnaissance patrols, and the disruption of enemy communications, the press service of the Russian Baltic Fleet reports.
The three shock scenarios - Where NATO-Russia war may break out, the possible fronts
At the same time, Russian military analyst Alexander Kots, commenting on statements by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius that we may have lived through the last summer of peace as a NATO-Russia war is imminent, argues that due to internal crises in the countries of Western Europe, such as migration, economic problems, and social issues, the West may start the conflict earlier than planned.
As he says, NATO’s plans may include three possible scenarios to drag Russia into war.
1) Military intervention in Ukraine:
NATO may insert troops into Ukraine without Moscow’s approval, regardless of whether Russia’s Special Military Operation continues or not.
In this case, a bloody provocation could be triggered, allowing NATO to impose a no-fly zone and control critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plants.
Russia has already stated that any foreign troops in Ukraine will be considered legitimate targets.
2) Provocation against Russia’s “shadow fleet”:
If sanctions pressure increases, the West may attempt to block the Russian “shadow fleet” in the Baltic, which would lead to an immediate risk of conflict with Russian warships.
3) Blockade of Kaliningrad:
NATO is strengthening its military posture in Eastern Europe, especially in Lithuania, which is linked to the potential blockade of Kaliningrad.
The strategically important Russian region may be blockaded, something that would require intervention by Russian forces.
NATO commanders, including General Christopher Donahue, have stated that the alliance can quickly destroy Kaliningrad, increasing concerns over the upcoming conflict.
Kots stressed that any attempt by NATO to blockade Kaliningrad or restrict Russia’s access to the Baltic Sea may be considered casus belli.
For example, in the event of a blockade of the land corridor through Lithuania toward the Kaliningrad region (Suwalki Corridor), Russia could interpret it as a direct threat to its interests. It is important to note that this corridor runs between the Polish and Lithuanian armies, and if NATO strengthens its positions there, this may lead to conflict.
All these moves, such as the Baltops and Air Defender exercises, which examine scenarios of nuclear strikes, can be used for provocation.
The military correspondent noted that any full physical blockade of the land corridor, the airspace, or the sea may be considered casus belli.
This applies even more if European countries reinforce their intentions with aggressive military actions.
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