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Russia threatens Moldova and Baltic states, warns Belgian army chief
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Belgium’s Chief of Defence has highlighted concerns about a potential Russian threat to Moldova and the Baltic States, during a recent interview with VRT News.
Michel Hofman pointed to Russia’s ominous pivot towards a war economy, and emphasised that Europe must be prepared for any and all eventualities.
Drawing parallels with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Admiral Hofman urged European nations to be vigilant, claiming Moldova and the Baltic countries - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - as the likeliest next targets on Russia’s agenda.
During the interview with VRT News’ defence editor Jens Franssen, Hofman also acknowledged the ambiguity in Putin’s language.
While the Baltic states have long been concerned about Russian aggression, things are especially tense when it comes to Moldova, which shares a border with Ukraine.
An attack by Putin’s troops on Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania would dramatically escalate tensions and force the alliance to act under its policy of collective responsibility, a requirement that does not apply in the case of non-member Ukraine.
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