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Chasstev365

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3. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are NATO nations

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 08:57 PM

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An attack on any of them by Putin would have all NATO European nations and Canada fighting to defend them Shithead Trump would have the US sit it out.

However, Putin can't even take Ukraine after 3 years of fighting. I doubt he'd try to attack NATO nations.

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Can Russia start a 2nd front against the Baltic States? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Thursday OP

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 Yesterday #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 13 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 Yesterday #23

The plan has been drawn up, and is being executed. LudwigPastorius 21 hrs ago #24

That as article is 3 years old, Boo1 14 hrs ago #25

"I see no credible threat" J_William_Ryan 13 hrs ago #27

Putin has lost too many troops and too much equipment to start another war LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #28

Every day the Baltic states are more ready for an armed conflict CanonRay 12 hrs ago #29