Russia gathers troops at Baltic military bases ahead of Cold War-style stand-off with Nato
Servicemen seen bulking up security at crucial bases on the Baltic peninsular
Gabriel Samuels
Independent.co.uk
July 6, 2016
Russia is assembling military forces in eastern Europe as it draws closer to a potential Cold War-style standoff with Nato in the Baltic states.
The Russian military has been mobilising troops, trucks and equipment to various bases around Kaliningrad, a crucial outpost between Poland and Lithuania, as well as sites further inland according to Reuters.
Servicemen have been seen working to increase security at important bases and further military radar systems are being constructed, in addition to Russia’s rumoured preparation of new missiles and anti-aircraft systems at Kaliningrad.
Russia says it believes its borders are under threat as Nato forces draw closer, with the increase in military activity likely to be a key talking point when Nato member states meet in Warsaw on July 8.
According to Nato strategists, Russia is layering surface-to-air missiles in Kaliningrad in an effort to block off Nato’s air access to the three Baltic states and areas of Poland.
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