800 thousand Russian troops may receive 'new orders' after a ceasefire in Ukraine, – BILD.

Concerns of Western intelligence agencies

Western intelligence agencies express serious concerns about possible actions by Russia after a potential ceasefire on the Ukrainian front. They are worried that the threat to NATO countries may increase if hostilities in Ukraine cease. According to information obtained by the German publication BILD, this situation could lead to complications in the region.

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur emphasized in an interview with BILD that 'if hostilities in Ukraine end, the threat to us will increase.' He believes that more than 800 thousand Russian troops may receive new orders and not return home after the war in Ukraine ends.

According to the intelligence services of Western countries, Russia could quickly redeploy troops from Ukraine to the borders of Finland, Norway, the Baltic states, and Belarus after the conflict on the Ukrainian front ends. This could create serious threats to the peaceful region. Potential targets could be Lithuania or Poland.

«Of course, we all want peace in Ukraine. But we must be honest: if the war continues, 'West-2025' will remain only maneuvers, as the key forces will be occupied elsewhere. If it ends on Russia's terms, the 'West' could become the beginning of a new war against us», - emphasized the source.

Another senior official also warned BILD: «Russia perceives weakness as an opportunity for new conquests. After Georgia came Crimea, then Donbas, and later Ukraine. If we give Putin to understand that he can keep the annexed territories, he will choose his next, larger target».

Earlier, Bloomberg revealed Putin's expectations from negotiations with Trump.