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OAITW r.2.0

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Thu Apr 16, 2026, 08:48 PM Thursday

Can Russia start a 2nd front against the Baltic States? [View all]

With what? I see no credible threat that Russia has the ability to move against any of the States. Your thoughts?

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It depends on the rest of the world standing up to stop Putin if he tries. CentralMass Thursday #1
The EU is triggered. Just waiting for Putin to follow through on his threats. OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #8
They're transporting supplies to the front on donkeys and... surfered Thursday #2
And, can you imagine the NATO response if Putin makes a move against Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia? OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #4
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are NATO nations Chasstev365 Thursday #3
Me too. No real Russian army left. Putin is quickly entering the nuclear endgame. I hope that the Russian military OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #5
Not sustainably. Happy Hoosier Thursday #6
Ukraine's game has changed. OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #9
100% agree Happy Hoosier Yesterday #20
Russia can no longer produce enough recruits economically to die. Forced conscription has to happen....that includes OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #15
I can't see how they can keep this up. Happy Hoosier Yesterday #21
Why would Russia want a second front? sarisataka Thursday #7
They make threats daily....especially a key strategic city of Narva in Estonia. That may be the point of attack. OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #10
I've actually been there... Narva Castle on the Estonian side of the river WarGamer Thursday #13
Twin Cities, Right? OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #14
During the Soviet era they were on the "same side" WarGamer 18 hrs ago #22
Russia can barely keep the beets on the table. mr715 Thursday #11
you're 100% correct... they can't do a thing. WarGamer Thursday #12
Russia has the second-most powerful army in Ukraine. So, no. Efilroft Sul Thursday #16
Truth. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #17
Because Putin is never wrong... The Madcap 6 hrs ago #26
No. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #18
Moldova is moving to neutralize Russia by reintegrating with Romanian. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #19
No Boo1 17 hrs ago #23
The plan has been drawn up, and is being executed. LudwigPastorius 13 hrs ago #24
That as article is 3 years old, Boo1 6 hrs ago #25
"I see no credible threat" J_William_Ryan 6 hrs ago #27
Putin has lost too many troops and too much equipment to start another war LetMyPeopleVote 6 hrs ago #28
Every day the Baltic states are more ready for an armed conflict CanonRay 5 hrs ago #29
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