More on the defensive line of fortifications in the Baltic states.
'The new Baltic defensive line is aligned with NATO's updated "forward defense posture and deterrence by denial" approach, Lilleväli told reporters on Thursday, "with the aim of defending every inch of allied territory at all times."
"These installations serve, first, the purpose of avoiding military conflict in our region, as they could potentially change the enemy's calculus," Lilleväli said. "Counter-mobility and
fortification measures have played a significant role in wars in our region in history, for example in Finland, and as the war in Ukraine has demonstrated they are perfectly valid also in this century."
She continued: "The installations should deny the enemy the possibility to advance rapidly in the territory of Baltic countries and in case of military incursions stop the enemy's advance already at our borders."
Coordination with Latvia and Lithuania is required to "avoid leaving any loopholes, as the security situation in our region does not show any signs of improvement at this point," Lilleväli said.'
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Seems like a good idea to stablise and fix the borders - both for the Baltics and the Russians. It's something that can be done to discourage escalations in this theatre - which wouldn't be good for anyone. And,
at around €60 million for the Estonian portion, it is cost effective.