Russia's Potential Threat to NATO by 2027: IISS Report Highlights Rebuilding Capabilities

Headline: Russia Could Threaten NATO in 2 Years if Ukraine Ceasefire Holds Short Headline: Russia: NATO Threat? A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) suggests that Russia could pose a significant military challenge to NATO allies, particularly the Baltic states, as early as 2027 if a ceasefire is brokered in Ukraine. This assessment is based on Russia's potential to rebuild its ground forces to pre-war levels within two years by adopting a lower-tech, high-volume military model. General Christopher Cavoli, US European Command chief, stated that Russia is already working to replenish its arsenal, supported by President Putin's pledge to increase active military personnel to 1.5 million. Concerns have been voiced by figures like French President Emmanuel Macron and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who suggest Russia's military ambitions extend beyond Ukraine.