The two strategic areas that frighten NATO in the face of Russia

2022-05-08 10:36:29Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Following the hostilities with Ukraine, 2 strategic areas full of tensions, which could explode at any moment, provoke a very dangerous military escalation.

The biggest problem is that if something like this really happens, then there is a serious risk of an open clash between Russia and NATO. But which areas are we talking about?

The first red alarm sirens can be heard from Transnistria, a Russian enclave between Moldova and Ukraine, a land bridge capable of perfectly connecting the Moscow-occupied territories along the Ukrainian coast with this little strip of land. more than 3500 square kilometers.

The other alarm concerns Northern Europe and specifically Sweden and Finland, two countries that could become members of NATO as early as summer, prompting a possible reaction from Russia. The governments and parliaments of Stockholm and Helsinki are working hard these days, and their final decision must be imminent.

Alarm in Transnistria

The two strategic areas that frighten NATO in the face of Russia

In the self-proclaimed independent republic of Transnistria, tension has risen to a maximum. After repeated and mysterious attacks that first hit the Ministry of Security of Tiraspol, then the 2 antennas of the Russian radio broadcast, local authorities have raised the level of alarm.

For its part, Kiev fears that Russia could use Transnistrian - as well as Belarusian territory - to launch a further attack on Ukraine. "But I note that both on the border with Belarus and Transnistria, Ukrainian forces are taking all necessary measures to strengthen these areas, and all information that may affect border protection is being considered." said the spokesman of the Ukrainian Border Guard, Andriy Demchenko.

The leader of the pro-Russian Transnistrian Autonomous Republic, Vadim Krasnoselski, has pointed the finger at Kiev without hesitation, blaming the Ukrainians for the recent local attacks. Finally, Moldova fears "provocations" aimed at escalating the war in Ukraine on its territory. For this reason, Chisinau has already put its security forces on alert, raising to the maximum the alarm against terrorist acts. Recall that Moldova is not part of the European Union or NATO.

Scandinavian alarms

The latest Russian provocation was described as "unacceptable" by Sweden. And it could not be otherwise, since it is a violation of Swedish airspace by a Russian military aircraft. Since Stockholm opened the possibility of joining the Atlantic Alliance, Russia has reacted harshly verbally ("There will be serious consequences"), but Moscow has also allowed its planes to make threatening flights over Swedish-controlled territories.

The most recent episode dates back to last Friday, as it preceded that of March 2, when two Su-24 bombers - which may have been equipped with nuclear bombs - passed through Gotland, accompanied by two Su-planes. 27, citing Bota.al.

As for Finland, according to the newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, Finnish President Sauli Ninisto will formally submit the application for the country's membership in NATO by May 12. Given that Russia can rely on its nearby Kaliningrad enclave, and that Moscow has been very active in the Arctic in recent years, if Sweden and Finland join NATO, the likelihood of seeing a military or diplomatic incident between the two countries Scandinavians and the Kremlin can grow a lot.

 


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