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New NATO-Russia Standoff? Experts Warn of Possible Baltic or Polish Conflict by 2029

New NATO-Russia Standoff? Experts Warn of Possible Baltic or Polish Conflict by 2029

Last Updated Jun - 07 - 2025, 03:47 PM | Source : Fela News

Russia may open a new military front in Poland or the Baltics by 2029, warn experts. NATO must boost cyber defense, weapons, and troop readiness to deter a slow
New NATO-Russia Standoff?
New NATO-Russia Standoff?

Defense experts and military analysts are sounding alarms over the possibility of a future military conflict between Russia and NATO, particularly in Eastern Europe. According to recent assessments, Moscow could open a new front in Poland or the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania—within the next five years. While a full-scale war remains unlikely, analysts emphasize the growing risk of hybrid warfare tactics, including cyberattacks, espionage, disinformation campaigns, and drone strikes. NATO, they warn, must begin preparing now to counter a slow-moving but strategically potent escalation.

Russia currently maintains approximately 1.5 million active troops and possesses over 5,500 nuclear warheads. In contrast, NATO collectively fields about 3.5 million troops. Experts believe Russia will need at least five years to rebuild and restructure its military capacity, potentially using this time to prepare for an indirect campaign in Eastern Europe. The Suwalki Gap—a critical corridor between Poland and Lithuania—is seen as a particularly vulnerable area, where Moscow could test NATO’s defensive posture.

In response, NATO member states are stepping up their preparations. Germany has committed to raising its defense budget to 5% of GDP, while the United Kingdom is delivering 12 nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact, equipped with Tomahawk missiles. Former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Sir Richard Shirreff has cautioned that Europe must be fully prepared by 2029 to avoid being caught off guard. As the threat of a second European conflict looms after Ukraine, NATO’s emphasis must shift toward modern deterrence strategies—ramping up cyber capabilities, drone defenses, and tactical dominance to ensure peace in a tense geopolitical climate.

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