Andrei Mordvichev, Commander in Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, stated in 2023 that Ukraine is only the beginning of Russia's aggressive intent, implying further expansion beyond Ukraine. He acknowledged Ukraine as a 'stepping stone' and indicated that 'the ideologues of this war would not stop there.' This aligns with Kremlin rhetoric targeting the West and suggests ongoing aggressive plans. Western intelligence reports indicate that the Kremlin is preparing for more aggressive hybrid operations against the Baltic states and intensifying war-by-other-means attacks on Europe.

Andrei Mordvichev, Commander in Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, stated in 2023 that Ukraine is only the beginning of Russia's aggressive intent, implying further expansion beyond Ukraine. He acknowledged Ukraine as a 'stepping stone' and indicated that 'the ideologues of this war would not stop there.' This aligns with Kremlin rhetoric targeting the West and suggests ongoing aggressive plans. Western intelligence reports indicate that the Kremlin is preparing for more aggressive hybrid operations against the Baltic states and intensifying war-by-other-means attacks on Europe.