Russian expert: US strengthens arsenal on NATO's "eastern flank" to deter Moscow

The US strengthens its arsenal in Europe to deter Russia. Photo: Getty

Russian experts say that the strengthening of the US arsenal in Europe is related to deterring Russia, as well as the ability to prepare for a war.

Editor-in-chief of the magazine "National Defense" Igor Korotchenko commented: "This is a signal that the United States is seriously considering the possibility of launching a war in Europe. For that reason, they have begun to strengthen their military arsenal. Transferring large amounts of equipment to Europe is associated with the possibility of entrusting the US Air Force with military missions. Against whom? There is clearly only one opponent here, the Russian Federation."

The buildup of arsenals signals a change in the operational plan for Russia, Mr. Korotchenko noted.

The expert stated: "The increasing probability of a military conflict with Russia has led them to transfer more weapons of mass destruction to Europe, from which a US combat unit could use them in case war breaks out."

Meanwhile, editor-in-chief of the magazine "Arsenal of the Fatherland" Viktor Murakhovsky commented that the above actions are in line with the US strategy to deter Russia. "This is within the framework of the US campaign called Operation Atlantic Resolve," Mr. Murakhovsky shared:

This is a series of activities to modernize and improve military infrastructure. Many small airports, seaports, terminals, canals and main roads are being modernized. This is happening mainly in Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and the Baltic states, but also in Norway, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania and many other countries.

The plan envisages the deployment of 30 battalions, 30 squadrons of aircraft and 30 warships within 30 days on NATO's "eastern flank". So they are not only building infrastructure, but also increasing ammunition, fuel and more."./.