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Russia's Ongoing Threat Looms Despite Possible Ukraine War End

6/29/2025

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Story summary

Mikhail Khodorkovsky cautions that even if the Ukraine war ends, the Russian threat will persist, fueled by a 600,000-strong army of traumatized soldiers. As NATO ramps up defense spending, Ukraine braces for intensified assaults, revealing the West's vulnerability to Russia's ongoing hybrid warfare tactics. Tensions are far from over.

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Historical Context

The 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia escalated tensions in Eastern Europe, leading to NATO's increased military readiness. In 2021, NATO countries raised defense spending by 4.5% amid concerns over Russian aggression. Khodorkovsky's warning about a 600,000-strong Russian army highlights the ongoing threat, indicating a significant shift in European security dynamics and the need for vigilance against hybrid warfare tactics.

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Story summary

Mikhail Khodorkovsky cautions that even if the Ukraine war ends, the Russian threat will persist, fueled by a 600,000-strong army of traumatized soldiers. As NATO ramps up defense spending, Ukraine braces for intensified assaults, revealing the West's vulnerability to Russia's ongoing hybrid warfare tactics. Tensions are far from over.

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