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Putin’s Plan: Threat to Poland and the Baltic States

Analysis from the Institute for the Study of War highlights significant military risks for Poland and Baltic countries if Russia overpowers Ukraine.

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17 April 2024
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The geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe could escalate into a direct threat to NATO members, including Poland and the Baltic States, if Russia succeeds in dominating Ukraine. This scenario was detailed in a recent analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which outlines how such a development could pave the way for Russian advances towards NATO territories.

According to the ISW, the crux of the matter lies in the decisions soon to be made by the U.S. Congress regarding military aid to Ukraine. A failure to provide sufficient support could lead to a Ukrainian defeat, potentially allowing Russian forces to push towards the Black Sea and central Poland. The institute warns that the options are stark: either swiftly renew military aid to stabilize Ukraine’s defense lines or risk a Russian onslaught that could extend to NATO’s borders.

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The analysis further predicts that a Russian victory over Ukraine would not only boost Moscow’s military capabilities by incorporating Ukraine’s considerable defense resources but would also embolden Russia to consider aggressive moves against NATO members. Such a scenario would likely see a repositioning of NATO forces across Europe, potentially stretching its capacity to respond effectively, especially in the strategically crucial Suwalki Gap—a narrow corridor linking the Baltic States with the rest of Europe.

“Ukraine cannot hold the present lines now without the rapid resumption of US assistance, particularly air defense and artillery, that only the US can provide rapidly and at scale.”
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The ISW report also speculates about the broader ramifications of increased Russian military presence at NATO’s doorstep. It suggests that the alliance would face significant challenges in mobilizing sufficient forces to counter a well-prepared Russian military advance, highlighting the urgent need for preemptive planning and support for Ukraine as a buffer state. The analysis serves as a stark reminder of the high stakes involved in Eastern European security dynamics, urging a proactive stance to prevent a scenario where NATO could be outflanked and overwhelmed.

This detailed analysis by the ISW underscores the critical geopolitical risks that could emerge for NATO, particularly Poland and the Baltic States, should Russia overpower Ukraine. The report not only maps out the military strategies but also calls for urgent and decisive action to support Ukraine in order to maintain the balance of power in Eastern Europe and safeguard against potential aggression.

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