Russia's military activities in Eastern Europe affect global politics in big ways. Here’s a simpler look at what’s happening:
NATO's Reaction: NATO, a group of countries that work together for security, has sent about 40,000 more troops to Eastern Europe since 2014. This is to make sure everyone feels safe.
Defense Spending: The Baltic States, which include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have raised their defense budgets by 70%. This means they are spending more money to protect themselves.
Increased Military Drills: There has been a huge growth in military exercises—up by 200%—near the border between NATO countries and Russia in recent years. This shows that both sides are preparing for any situation.
All these changes mean that the military is more alert and things are less predictable in the area.
Russia's military activities in Eastern Europe affect global politics in big ways. Here’s a simpler look at what’s happening:
NATO's Reaction: NATO, a group of countries that work together for security, has sent about 40,000 more troops to Eastern Europe since 2014. This is to make sure everyone feels safe.
Defense Spending: The Baltic States, which include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have raised their defense budgets by 70%. This means they are spending more money to protect themselves.
Increased Military Drills: There has been a huge growth in military exercises—up by 200%—near the border between NATO countries and Russia in recent years. This shows that both sides are preparing for any situation.
All these changes mean that the military is more alert and things are less predictable in the area.