Estonia proposes blocking Russia in the Baltic Sea

The commander of the Estonian Armed Forces, General Martin Herem, has suggested that Western countries discuss and prepare for a possible blockade of the Russian Federation in the Baltic Sea. According to Herem, Estonia has the necessary means to achieve this goal, the Melitarny portal writes.

He pointed out that such a scenario is possible in the event of a Russian attack on any of the Baltic states and called on Poland, Sweden and Finland to take it seriously.

Together with Poland, Sweden and Finland, which have just joined NATO, we should be able to solve one of our key problems - a possible blockade (of Russia - ed.) in the Baltic Sea," Herem said.

He pointed out that Estonia has mines and anti-ship missiles for a possible blockade of the Russian fleet.

The general explained that in the event of a Russian attack on the Baltics, it would be too late to think about defence; at the same time, the steps taken in advance would allow allies to provide air support to the Baltics.

It should be noted that Estonia is preparing for a possible attack from Russia. The country has strengthened its ground defence and modernised both anti-tank and anti-aircraft capabilities. Procurement of large calibre ammunition has begun. In the next two years, the country will put into service additional self-propelled howitzers, armoured personnel carriers, medium-range air defence and multiple rocket launchers.

We would like to add that many analysts believe that in the event of a victory in Ukraine, Russia may move on the Baltic states, as the Kremlin is paranoid about restoring the USSR to the borders in which it previously existed.