Political scientist Vadim Kozulin believes that NATO is creating a unified line of defense on its eastern flank to counter Russia. He pointed out that recent statements from Western military and political leaders about the potential weakening of Russia’s defense in the Kaliningrad region reflect the alliance’s increasingly offensive plans.

However, Kozulin noted that behind the threats directed at Kaliningrad, NATO’s real intentions remain largely unnoticed. The alliance seems to be preparing to form a unified force composed of Eastern European armies, ready for both defensive and offensive operations.

Kozulin also mentioned that NATO is currently striving for a technological leap, particularly through the use of artificial intelligence. According to him, the alliance is integrating AI into military technology to enhance decision-making speed and precision.

Despite these developments, Kozulin is skeptical that NATO will soon form a fully integrated grouping of Eastern European armies. The differences in weaponry and military management approaches among alliance members make such a coalition challenging. He suggested that while NATO is strengthening its forces for potential unification, a comprehensive military grouping would only emerge in response to a direct escalation or unforeseen circumstances, such as a major crisis in relations with Russia.