Russian Military Industrial Complex is ramping up production, and Political Intelligence suggests Russia is planning to invade other countries.
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Reuters, citing three sources close to the Kremlin on the 9th, reported that Putin still aims to control the entire Donbas region and has rejected the current ceasefire proposal. Following drone attacks on Russian refineries and ports, their willingness to continue fighting is believed to have strengthened further. RUSI researcher Jack Watling pointed out that Russia may launch isolated attacks within NATO countries to pressure and test the alliance's response, but did not provide specific targets or timing.
Polish Minister of Intelligence Tomasz Siemoniak stated on July 1 that the West is assessing the risk of a Russian hybrid or kinetic attack on Poland and Baltic states, uncovering suspected Russian intelligence personnel scouting military facilities and critical cooperation sites. Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on July 16 suggested that Russia, frustrated in Ukraine, may seek a rapid breakthrough to escalate hybrid warfare threats.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda remarked on July 15 that intelligence indicates Russia may target key infrastructure such as energy and transportation for destructive actions, but specifics on timing and locations are still unclear. NATO Secretary-General said on July 7 that around half of Russia's budget is allocated to the war machine, with the military-industrial complex fully operational. Subsequently, NATO upgraded Baltic Air Policing to air defense missions. Russia has denied the accusations.
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Total Wager: $1.2k
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