The Two-Year Window: Russia’s Readiness Clock and Europe’s Strike Gap

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In a detailed analysis, Estonian Defense Forces Commander Andrus Merilo predicts that Russia will restore its combat readiness by 2027, potentially leading to aggressive actions in Europe. This assessment calls for increased vigilance among European nations.

Estonian Defense Forces Commander Andrus Merilo writes in a recent article by Euromaidan Press that “2027 is in my estimation the year when Russia’s combat readiness will be restored, and if it then senses a favorable opportunity to use its military somewhere, then it will do so.” Merilo’s assessment does not rest on speculation. He describes the Russia that emerges … Read more The post The Two-Year Window: Russia’s Readiness Clock and Europe’s Strike Gap appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.