The German outlet Bild has published a map of a potential Russian invasion plan for the three Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The outlet recalls that its 2022 Ukraine invasion maps proved accurate. The scenario includes information campaigns, destabilization efforts, and possible Russian military intervention. Social media is already seeing attempts to promote the idea of a "Narva People's Republic" in Estonia, echoing tactics from Donbas in 2014.
These actions are accompanied by hybrid attacks, such as a drone incident at Tallinn Airport that caused flight delays and rerouting.
Another major security concern is Iran's development of missiles now capable of reaching any European country except Portugal. The "Korranshahr-4" ballistic missile can carry several warheads and inflict damage over a wide area. Ukraine is reportedly assisting Persian Gulf states in countering Iranian drones, while suspicious drone activity recently occurred over a U.S. military base in Louisiana.
Experts warn that if tensions escalate in the Middle East, energy disruptions are likely to continue. The European Commission is urging EU countries to fill gas storage facilities in preparation for potential crises.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's defense forces have attacked the Saratov oil refinery in Russia, causing diplomatic tension, especially with Hungary, over accusations related to attacks on the "TurkStream" gas pipeline.
Elections remain impossible in wartime Ukraine, but questions about national leadership are mounting. Valerii Zaluzhnyi's popularity is rising despite his reluctance to enter politics. Western media are closely watching developments in Ukraine and debating the future of Western support.
