On June 12, 2025, scholars and military representatives from Poland, Baltic states, and Scandinavia convened in Łódź, Poland, for the third forum 'Defense of Baltic Sea Countries. Security of the Baltic Sea Region' organized by the Centre for Strategic Analysis and Forecasts WSMiP UŁ. The discussions focused on security threats from Russia in Eastern and Northern Europe, including active GPS signal jamming, Russian military monitoring of NATO 'shadow fleets,' and the increased strategic importance of the Baltic Sea. Prof. Ryszard Machnikowski highlighted concerns about potential military confrontations between Russia and NATO in the Baltic region, emphasizing Russia's strategic motivations to extend control near NATO countries surrounding St. Petersburg and to enhance connections with Kaliningrad Oblast. Specific flashpoints might involve Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The Centre plans to publish an expert report summarizing assessments and possible defense measures for regional governments. The event reflects heightened awareness of Russian hybrid and conventional military threats in the Baltic maritime space.

On June 12, 2025, scholars and military representatives from Poland, Baltic states, and Scandinavia convened in Łódź, Poland, for the third forum 'Defense of Baltic Sea Countries. Security of the Baltic Sea Region' organized by the Centre for Strategic Analysis and Forecasts WSMiP UŁ. The discussions focused on security threats from Russia in Eastern and Northern Europe, including active GPS signal jamming, Russian military monitoring of NATO 'shadow fleets,' and the increased strategic importance of the Baltic Sea. Prof. Ryszard Machnikowski highlighted concerns about potential military confrontations between Russia and NATO in the Baltic region, emphasizing Russia's strategic motivations to extend control near NATO countries surrounding St. Petersburg and to enhance connections with Kaliningrad Oblast. Specific flashpoints might involve Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The Centre plans to publish an expert report summarizing assessments and possible defense measures for regional governments. The event reflects heightened awareness of Russian hybrid and conventional military threats in the Baltic maritime space.