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Reports by Moscow-based newspapers describe possible war scenarios. Experts and analysts close to the Kremlin claim the West is preparing for conflict. These narratives aim to prepare Russian citizens for potential escalation.Several state-linked Russian news outlets, including Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP), are warning of a nuclear war with NATO. The reports claim that the West, including Britain and European countries, may provoke a large-scale war by the end of this decade. These reports feature Russian experts outlining what a confrontation could look like.The articles state that NATO forces might be ready for combat by the end of the decade. Readers are told that this buildup is part of a strategy to provoke and divide Russia.General Christopher Donahue of the US Army Europe and Africa recently said NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad region quickly if conflict begins. Kaliningrad is surrounded by NATO members and separated from the rest of Russia. It holds military value and could be central in any confrontation.Russian commentators warn that the West is turning surrounding areas, such as Sweden's Gotland island, into military zones. These include air defense systems and missiles, seen as preparation for a ground offensive.Klintsevich, a military analyst quoted in KP, claims NATO plans to cut off Kaliningrad by blocking air and sea routes. He predicts a military response through the Suwalki Gap, a 60-mile strip linking NATO nations that sits between Kaliningrad and Belarus.Experts cited in Russian media claim that Finland, which recently joined NATO, could become a new launch zone for Western attacks. They mention military infrastructure in Finland that could target St Petersburg and other Russian regions.There is also a suggestion from analysts that Russia should conduct a nuclear weapons test in the Arctic to deter NATO aggression. This would be the first such test since the Cold War.KP also names Moldova as another risk zone. Russia's SVR intelligence service has accused NATO of turning Moldova into a military base. This could create another direct confrontation between NATO and Russia in Eastern Europe.Zimovsky, a military commentator, warned that any assault on St Petersburg, even if Kaliningrad is taken peacefully, would trigger a broader war.Andrei Klintsevich and other experts featured in Russian media say the West is mobilising its defense industries and pushing for war. They accuse NATO of planning to break Russia into smaller regions to gain access to its resources.Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian official and former president, recently said that World War Three has already started. He blamed the US and Europe for provoking the conflict. He also called for Russian strikes on the West.The rise in rhetoric comes amid Russia's continued bombing of Ukraine. The US is backing Ukraine militarily. Donald Trump, a US presidential candidate, has reportedly promised Ukraine defense systems and 100% tariffs on Russia unless a peace agreement is made within 50 days.Meanwhile, British documents obtained by The Sun reportedly describe London's plans in case of a nuclear attack. These documents give an idea of how seriously governments are considering worst-case scenarios.Russian media says NATO is preparing military zones near its borders, which they claim could provoke a future war. Kaliningrad is a Russian military area in Europe. NATO sees it as a threat, and Russia sees it as a base to defend.
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