DID Press: Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warned that European countries are moving toward military readiness for a potential confrontation with Russia. According to Orbán, Europe has progressed through three of a “four-stage” path toward war, with the fourth stage—direct engagement—now on the horizon. He cautioned that such a trajectory risks pushing the region toward a broader conflict.
Meanwhile, The Guardian reports, citing Swedish military sources, that the Swedish Navy encounters Russian submarines daily in the Baltic Sea. Following its recent NATO membership, Sweden has increased its operations in the area, signaling a potential expansion of NATO activity in the Baltic amid rising tensions.
Observers note that NATO countries are dividing maritime missions in the region to exert greater pressure on the Russian military. Despite Russia’s substantial submarine capabilities, including advanced nuclear-powered vessels, Sweden’s growing operations beyond its immediate territorial waters are viewed as an early indicator of escalating tensions and a preparatory phase for a possible large-scale confrontation.