Russia gathers troops at Baltic military bases ahead of Cold War-style stand-off with Nato
Russia is assembling military forces in eastern Europe as it draws closer to a potential Cold War-style standoff with Nato in the Baltic states.
The Russian military has been mobilising troops, trucks and equipment to various bases around Kaliningrad, a crucial outpost between Poland and Lithuania, as well as sites further inland according to Reuters.
Servicemen have been seen working to increase security at important bases and further military radar systems are being constructed, in addition to Russia’s rumoured preparation of new missiles and anti-aircraft systems at Kaliningrad.
According to Nato strategists, Russia is layering surface-to-air missiles in Kaliningrad in an effort to block off Nato’s air access to the three Baltic states and areas of Poland.