The Baltic Region: Risks of Military-Political Escalation. An Expert Discussion

Valdai Discussion Club Conference Hall, Tsvetnoy Boulevard 16/1, Moscow, Russia

On 20 May, a discussion titled “The Baltic Region: Risks of Military-Political Escalation” take place at the Moscow venue of the Valdai Club. What are the possible scenarios for political and military escalation? What lessons can be drawn from the conflict surrounding Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz? What are the prospects of Baltic shipping routes being severed? What consequences would this entail? And how can escalation be controlled?

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Political Economy of Connectivity

The Baltic Region: Darkness Before the Dawn?

On May 20, the Vaidai Club held an expert discussion titled “The Baltic Region: Risks of Military-Political Escalation”. Moderator Ivan Timofeev listed the main security threats in the region. These, he noted, include Russia's close proximity to NATO, the proximity of their borders, the general climate of hostility and increasing aggressive rhetoric, the remilitarisation of the Baltic states, increased NATO defence spending, and threats directed against the Kaliningrad region and transit routes.

21.05.2026

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Political Economy of Connectivity

Valdai Club to Discuss Escalation in the Baltic

On 20 May at 11:00 (GMT +3), a discussion titled “The Baltic Region: Risks of Military-Political Escalation” will take place at the Moscow venue of the Valdai Club.

07.05.2026

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07.05.2026

The Baltic Region: Risks of Military-Political Escalation. An Expert Discussion

On 20 May, a discussion titled “The Baltic Region: Risks of Military-Political Escalation” take place at the Moscow venue of the Valdai Club.<br /> <br />