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General Hodges: If they attack, we will destroy Russian forces in Kaliningrad
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General Hodges: If they attack, we will destroy Russian forces in Kaliningrad

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. is methodically isolating Crimea, turning it from a Russian military asset into a source of problems.
  • The article discusses how strikes on Russian oil depots impact Putin's ability to pay military bonuses.
  • It also explores the potential for NATO to destroy Russian military facilities in Kaliningrad if the Suwalki Corridor is attacked.

The United States is systematically isolating Crimea, transforming the peninsula from a strategic military asset for Russia into a significant liability. This ongoing strategy is designed to create mounting problems for Moscow.

The article delves into the economic repercussions of these actions, specifically examining how targeted strikes on Russian oil depots affect President Putin's capacity to disburse military bonuses to his soldiers. This highlights a potential vulnerability in Russia's war funding.

Furthermore, the discussion extends to the broader security implications within NATO. It addresses the readiness of the alliance to completely destroy Russian military installations in Kaliningrad should an attack occur on the strategically vital Suwalki Corridor.

This interview with former U.S. Army Europe commander General Ben Hodges provides insights into these critical geopolitical and military developments.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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