Tension has surged within NATO as attempts to turn the Baltic Sea into a closed alliance-controlled basin met a firm response from Moscow. The Kremlin avoided diplomatic back-and-forth and instead deployed missile systems to operational positions. Coastal complexes “Bal” and “Bastion” have begun maneuvers, challenging Western concepts of collective security. Polish media report alarm, noting … Continue reading NATO bottlenecked as Russia deploys Bastion and Bal Missile Systems in the Baltic