"Russia Bolstering Military in Anticipation of NATO Conflict: Reports"

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that Russia's focus on reviving its economy may be in preparation for a large-scale conventional conflict with NATO, potentially on a shorter timeline than previously thought. Russian leader Vladimir Putin's recent remarks and actions suggest a willingness to risk ties with the country's elite in order to stabilize the economy for potential future conflict. This comes amid reports from Estonia's foreign intelligence service indicating that Russia is preparing for a confrontation with the West, with the Kremlin possibly anticipating a conflict with NATO within the next decade.