Lieutenant Colonel Ain Tatter, head of Estonian Military Intelligence, disclosed that while the immediate threat to NATO countries remains low, Russia is conducting comprehensive military reforms aimed at increasing operational effectiveness. He noted Russia's efforts to modernize its artillery, missile capabilities, and special operations forces, including the use of Wagner-type mercenaries. Tatter stressed that Western armies have fewer combat veterans, which he views as a vulnerability. Additionally, he outlined the persistent Russian hybrid warfare tactics, particularly disinformation and targeting of NATO Baltic states to undermine cohesion. He called for continuous improvement in NATO's intelligence, situational awareness, and readiness to respond to evolving threats on the alliance's eastern flank. The interview included commentary on the security environment evolving from the Ukraine conflict and the need for joint defense measures.

Lieutenant Colonel Ain Tatter, head of Estonian Military Intelligence, disclosed that while the immediate threat to NATO countries remains low, Russia is conducting comprehensive military reforms aimed at increasing operational effectiveness. He noted Russia's efforts to modernize its artillery, missile capabilities, and special operations forces, including the use of Wagner-type mercenaries. Tatter stressed that Western armies have fewer combat veterans, which he views as a vulnerability. Additionally, he outlined the persistent Russian hybrid warfare tactics, particularly disinformation and targeting of NATO Baltic states to undermine cohesion. He called for continuous improvement in NATO's intelligence, situational awareness, and readiness to respond to evolving threats on the alliance's eastern flank. The interview included commentary on the security environment evolving from the Ukraine conflict and the need for joint defense measures.