NATO develops land warfare concept amid Russian hybrid threats

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NATO is reportedly developing a multi-phase land warfare concept to prepare for potential Russian aggression in the Baltic region. Leaked documents suggest the strategy focuses on using long-range missiles, aircraft, and drones to suppress Russian missile threats, particularly in the Kaliningrad enclave, while establishing autonomous zones to minimize permanent ground troop deployment.

Simultaneously, Western intelligence agencies have warned of an escalating Russian hybrid warfare campaign. This includes alleged sabotage of European defense manufacturers, such as a recent arson attack on a drone factory in Estonia. Authorities in Latvia have already arrested individuals suspected of involvement in such activities, which aim to destabilize NATO alliances and disrupt Ukrainian supply chains.

In Russia, political and military developments continue to shape the conflict. The Institute for the Study of War notes that Vladimir Putin is consolidating domestic political power to justify long-term warfare and potential new mobilizations. Meanwhile, Dmitry Medvedev has claimed that Ukraine is nearing a civil war. In a notable cultural-military move, the Kremlin also plans to send the recently discovered remains of Saint Dmitry Donskoy to the front lines in eastern Ukraine to serve as spiritual support for soldiers.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Three Latvian citizens were arrested for suspected involvement in an arson attack at a Milrem Robotics facility in Estonia. www.vecernji.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Roskosmos and China signed a memorandum in May 2025 to construct a power plant for an International Lunar Research Station.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ISW reports that Putin is positioning the United Russia party to justify continued war and potential new mobilizations. www.tportal.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Kremlin is allegedly recruiting local criminal gangs to conduct sabotage against defense companies across NATO territory. www.vecernji.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] NATO is preparing for a potential Russian attack in the Baltic region using a new land warfare concept. www.infokuryr.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] A top NATO priority is suppressing Russian missile threats, including those in the Kaliningrad enclave. www.infokuryr.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dmitry Medvedev claimed that Ukraine is essentially approaching a state of civil war. www.actualno.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Kremlin plans to send the recently discovered remains of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy to military positions in eastern Ukraine as spiritual support. www.jutarnji.hr