Kateryna Chornovol22:09, 28.12.24

In the past, dictator Putin has described his ideal Russia as the Russian Empire of the 17th century, and sources say that should be taken literally.

Russia is practicing an attack on Finland and other countries on NATO’s eastern flank, the Finnish publication Iltalehti Journal reports, citing sources in the Alliance .

According to sources, Russia will try to reach the borders of the Treaty of Turku of 1743. In this case, Russian forces will be aimed at the Kymijoki River. Further north, the invasion target will be Puumalansalmi.

The threat assessment shows that Russia would like to create a buffer zone for itself.

“Russia’s security thinking reflects a desire for strategic depth and a desire to create a coherent buffer zone in Europe from the Arctic to the Baltic Sea and from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. According to NATO’s threat assessment, Russian missile attacks will also be aimed at Helsinki. The main direction of Russia’s offensive will be in the Baltic states,” the publication writes.

It is noted that in his propaganda speech on December 19, Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated that the Russian Federation has “enough strength and resources to return all of its historical territories.

In the past, the Kremlin master has described his ideal Russia as the Russian Empire of the 17th century. And sources say Putin’s words should be taken literally.

“Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as southeastern Finland, will be under threat,” the article says.

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