Russia is considering the scenario of occupying the Baltic countries in the coming years: Budanov
The Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia is considering the possibility of occupying the Baltic countries and has already adjusted its strategic plans. He announced this during a speech at the “LB Club” event.
According to Budanov, Russia previously focused on being ready for new actions in 2030, but now the deadlines have been revised and shortened.
“According to the main plan, the Russian Federation was supposed to be ready to start actions in 2030. Now the plans have been adjusted, revised towards reducing the deadlines for 2027, he noted.
The intelligence chief clarified that he was referring to the Baltic countries.
“In order for an empire — and they see themselves as an empire — to develop, you always have to move somewhere to expand your influence and territory. This, by the way, is the answer to many questions, Budanov explained.
He added that Russia considers other directions for expansion unacceptable.
“In the north, only the Arctic Ocean and then in a circle, America. Not an option, because it will hurt. In the east, the Pacific Ocean and again America. The answer is the same. In the south, China, it will be catastrophic in general – the land border, there will be the same conditions as we have in the war with the Russian Federation, only for them. All that remains is the West, which in their understanding, excuse the phraseology, is “hungry”, “sick”, “weak” and “indecisive””, – Budanov emphasized.
