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Rutte warns: Estonia could be Putin's next target within 7 years

2025-07-06 19:26:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Rutte warns: Estonia could be Putin's next target within 7 years

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russia could try to attack Estonia within the next five to seven years if NATO members fail to boost collective defense spending and force readiness.

In an interview with The New York Times, Rutte stressed that while a Russian invasion is not imminent, the risk will increase over time if the Alliance does not strengthen its military presence and preparedness.

Rutte was asked to comment on a recent New Yorker article that examined military exercises in Estonia simulating a possible Russian invasion.

The exercises highlighted weaknesses, including the lack of Estonian air and naval forces, and noted that the simulated opposing force had an advantage in heavy weaponry and long-range firepower.

According to Rutte, the article's findings are accurate, but do not raise alarm within NATO.

"What The New Yorker described is true, but it is not a wake-up call. We already have all the necessary plans in place in case Estonia is attacked, and the Russians are aware of this. Our response would be devastating," Rutte said./CNA





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