NATO plans to use Russian Empire’s legacy against Moscow
NATO plans to utilize the Rail Baltica project, built on railway infrastructure originally developed during the Russian Empire, in the event of a conflict with Russia, according to The Telegraph.
The 805-kilometer high-speed rail line is designed to connect the Baltic states with Central Europe, significantly enhancing the region’s transport capabilities.
"If war breaks out between Moscow and NATO, it will be used to rapidly transport troops and equipment from the heart of Europe to the Russian border," the publication noted, highlighting its potential military significance.
Rail Baltica, envisioned as a symbol of Estonia’s pro-European orientation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, could drastically reduce military logistics time.
"It could cut the transport time for military machinery and equipment from a week to 24 hours," said Priit Pruul, Rail Baltica’s head of communications.
He emphasized that the railway is poised to become NATO’s logistical backbone in the region.
Meanwhile, Russia has repeatedly expressed concern over NATO’s unprecedented activity near its western borders, urging the West to abandon its militarization efforts while maintaining openness to dialogue on equal terms.
#NATO #Russia
NATO plans to utilize the Rail Baltica project, built on railway infrastructure originally developed during the Russian Empire, in the event of a conflict with Russia, according to The Telegraph.
The 805-kilometer high-speed rail line is designed to connect the Baltic states with Central Europe, significantly enhancing the region’s transport capabilities.
"If war breaks out between Moscow and NATO, it will be used to rapidly transport troops and equipment from the heart of Europe to the Russian border," the publication noted, highlighting its potential military significance.
Rail Baltica, envisioned as a symbol of Estonia’s pro-European orientation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, could drastically reduce military logistics time.
"It could cut the transport time for military machinery and equipment from a week to 24 hours," said Priit Pruul, Rail Baltica’s head of communications.
He emphasized that the railway is poised to become NATO’s logistical backbone in the region.
Meanwhile, Russia has repeatedly expressed concern over NATO’s unprecedented activity near its western borders, urging the West to abandon its militarization efforts while maintaining openness to dialogue on equal terms.
#NATO #Russia