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J_William_Ryan

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27. "I see no credible threat"

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 09:15 AM

17 hrs ago

That there’s no credible threat goes to the fact that NATO is both important and vital.

Absent NATO, the Baltic states could easily be attacked by Putin even in Russia’s depleted state.

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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 Friday #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 Friday #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 Friday #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 Friday #17

Because Putin is never wrong... The Madcap 17 hrs ago #26

No. LudwigPastorius Friday #18

Moldova is moving to neutralize Russia by reintegrating with Romanian. OAITW r.2.0 Friday #19

No Boo1 Friday #23

The plan has been drawn up, and is being executed. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #24

That as article is 3 years old, Boo1 17 hrs ago #25

Kinda like the "Project for a New American Century". Or project 202X OAITW r.2.0 1 hr ago #30

"I see no credible threat" J_William_Ryan 17 hrs ago #27

That is why Russia is weak and can't possibly initiate a 2nd front. OAITW r.2.0 31 min ago #31

Putin has lost too many troops and too much equipment to start another war LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #28

Every day the Baltic states are more ready for an armed conflict CanonRay 16 hrs ago #29

No one fears the Russian Army. OAITW r.2.0 25 min ago #32