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TexasTowelie

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Thu Mar 12, 2026, 01:41 PM Mar 12

Russia masses troops near NATO border - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD



What would happen if Russia attacked the Baltic states? A new strategic simulation exploring a hypothetical NATO–Russia conflict suggests that Europe might struggle to fully reverse a Russian advance. Despite possessing greater economic and military resources overall, European NATO members could face critical delays in mobilisation and logistics. In many scenarios, those delays allow Russia to seize territory before NATO’s heavier forces arrive. In this episode of Eastern Express, we examine the strategic weaknesses the simulation reveals about Europe’s current defense posture.
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Russia masses troops near NATO border - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 12 OP
This is why Europe should just say fuck it and jump into Ukraine war. This shit has been going on for almost 90 years. ChicagoTeamster Mar 12 #1

ChicagoTeamster

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1. This is why Europe should just say fuck it and jump into Ukraine war. This shit has been going on for almost 90 years.
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 05:15 PM
Mar 12

If they assist in bombing air bases and naval bases and sinking all of Russia's navy, instead of waiting, Russia's military will be destroyed. There won't be a threat. Also, If fighting through Ukraine or Estonia is too difficult for Russia because too many troops, armor, and artillery are already there; and Russia has already been depleted by fighting in Ukraine, and bombing by the combined forces, Russia won't be able to seize territory.

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