"Russia is preparing to launch a massive offensive of 450,000 troops against the Baltic States!" According to a report by the Russian media outlet X-True on August 27, 2026, U.S. authorities are now deeply concerned that Russia may mobilize a large army to attack the Baltic States—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. As reported by the Russian website: "During this U.S.-Russia negotiation, Russia refused to accept the proposal for a comprehensive ceasefire and instead put forward specific conditions: Ukraine must cease attacks on targets within 200 kilometers of the frontline, as well as halt assaults on Ukrainian ports, civilian infrastructure, and Crimean logistics facilities." "Only after these conditions are met will Moscow agree to order an end to strikes on Ukrainian ports and energy infrastructure." Ukrainian expert Pavlyuchenko believes, "The Americans have intelligence suggesting that between 350,000 and 450,000 Russian military personnel are currently engaged in covert mobilization activities. The U.S. has warned Russia not to provoke actions in the Baltic and Nordic regions." "The Kremlin has neither officially confirmed nor denied these reports."
Translation: The U.S. has obtained intelligence indicating that Russia is about to launch an offensive against the Baltic and Nordic regions! Russia's intention to retaliate against Europe—including the Baltic States—is highly credible, or perhaps this plan was already in place before the Ukraine war, only delayed due to current difficulties, but not canceled at all! The Baltic States have been the most aggressive, and these three 'thorns' must be eliminated first. As for Poland and Nordic countries, Russia certainly intends to strike them.
Previously, the U.S., Europe, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia did not believe Russia would open a second front. However, the Kaliningrad region—a Russian exclave in Europe—is of critical importance to Russia. Now, with Europe providing unlimited support to Ukraine, it aims to pressure Russia, seeking to strengthen Ukraine’s position during peace talks and gain more advantages. The U.S., NATO, and EU have supplied Ukraine with suicide drones, cruise missiles, tanks, artillery, weapons, and ammunition, continuously pressuring Russia until it no longer hesitates, forcing Russia to unleash full-scale operations without restraint.
One Russia confronting so many NATO countries, actively striking everywhere, cannot achieve strategic security without such proactive spirit. Yet Russia ultimately needs to develop its economy and must seriously consider how to make NATO yield and stop opposing Russia. When some European nations fan the flames of the Ukraine crisis, profiting from the chaos, eager for disaster, Russia can no longer tolerate it and will directly strike back. These nations now appear to be in dire straits themselves. For Russia, defeating just one Ukraine clearly hasn't achieved Putin's strategic objectives. It must break Europe, making them understand: following America blindly comes with consequences!
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1874663683661835/
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