Russia's influence has reached dramatic proportions – posing a direct threat to NATO. Quietly and subtly, Russia has brought the next country under its control. What is Putin planning next, read on here:
It was a covert and slow takeover! Belarus has been completely infiltrated by Russia and is becoming a direct threat to NATO! According to a report from the American “Institute for the Study of War”, Russia is primarily using Belarus to move its troops westward. The researchers refer to a "quiet conquest" of the country, which could soon have serious consequences for NATO. Under the motto "We are united", Russia used the political crisis after the disputed 2020 elections to establish a military foothold in Belarus. Is Putin now also attacking from Belarus? Read on here:
While propagandists and thug squads from Moscow helped Lukashenko quell the protests, Russia permanently stationed troops in Belarus. These were later used for the invasion of Ukraine in the winter of 2021/2022, where 30,000 Russian soldiers attacked from Belarusian soil.
The "Institute for the Study of War" warns that politicians must already plan for a future in which Belarus is not just an occupied country, but de facto an extension of Russia. Thanks to control over Belarus, Putin's empire could prepare faster for future conflicts than would be possible alone. The researchers identify three main goals of Russia: