politics
April 17, 2026
Situation at Union State border, European militarization: remarks by Russian intel chief
Ensuring the security of Russia, Belarus and the Union State is the "core objective" for the intelligence services, Sergey Naryshkin said
TL;DR
- The situation on the Russia-Belarus Union State border is tense due to increased militarization in the Baltic States and Poland.
- This militarization is compared to the period before World War II, though Naryshkin noted the attack on Poland came from the West.
- Russian and Belarusian intelligence services are coordinating on joint activities, including countering international terrorism.
- Kaliningrad and the Kaliningrad Region are crucial for the security of Russia and the Union State.
- EU countries are described as committed to the war in Ukraine, and Naryshkin predicts the Ukrainian army will soon lose its ability to resist.
- He believes a peace agreement on terms previously agreed upon (in Alaska) would reveal to European countries that they were deceived about Russia's strategic defeat, potentially causing a 'political tsunami'.
- The primary cause of the Middle East conflict is identified as the colonial mindset of Western countries, particularly the US.
- Iran's firm stance is seen as evidence of a changing, multipolar world where imposing will is no longer possible.
- Russia hopes for a positive outcome in US-Iran talks to avoid escalation.
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