Estonia warns: Russia set to escalate military tensions
The head of the Estonian army warns that "Russia is preparing for the next move." General Andrus Merilo is concerned about developments within the Russian army, which he believes are a sign that the "Russian armed forces are preparing for the next attack."
The Finnish portal "Iltalehti" quotes General Andrus Merilo, the commander of the Estonian Armed Forces. This experienced military leader believes that the Russians are preparing for another attack.
Merilo and the head of the Estonian Ministry of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, warn that Russia may attack one of the NATO countries, such as Estonia or Finland, in the future.
In my thinking, this is a huge step forward. We need to be able to nip an enemy attack in the bud if Russia decides to attack any of us as their next step as they strive to achieve their strategic goals - said Gen. Merilo.
The Estonian military leader believes that "Russia will not stop at Ukraine" and that the war will likely continue. He emphasises that the Russians may feel more confident if they believe they have truly won the war with Ukraine. He adds, "Ukraine's territorial integrity must be restored."
Any other solution would mean a victory for the Russians - remarked the military leader.
Is Russia "is preparing for the next move"?
The head of the Estonian Armed Forces believes that "Russia is preparing for the next move." This refers particularly to the movements of the Russian armed forces.
It is 100% certain that Russia is preparing for its next move, and Russia will not stop its aggression against Ukraine. The key is that whether they think the weak point is in the Baltic Sea region or somewhere else, we will make the attacker's plans unfeasible. We must first convince ourselves and then the Russians that we will win the next war right from the start. There is no alternative to this - stated Gen. Andrus Merilo.
In conclusion, he emphasised that "the only message Russia understands is strength. We must be ready to defend our countries, whether Russia's intentions concern Lapland, the Black Sea region and Romania, or the Baltic states."
