This week in Eastern Europe:

  • Ukraine forms 1st & 2nd Army Corps under NHU as US aid shrinks;

  • Russia builds 68th MRD, recruits surge—but troops lack kit;

  • Belarus to lead Zapad-2025; hybrid pressure on NATO grows;

  • Baltic states boost shelters, drone tech & naval deterrence;

  • Poland eyes fast-track defence projects amid budget strain.

Plus: FPV drone warfare, strike scenarios, NATO posture, and escalation risk tracking.
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A couple of housekeeping notes:

1) This is the last free issue of RedHorizon. If you wish to subscribe, please drop me a DM;

2) Based on feedback, we decided to make two major changes to the text. Firstly, we will include Romania in the coverage.

3) From the next issue, we will significantly expand our coverage of Belarus. We will cover exercises, political-military developments, and cooperation with Russia. We will also have a separate section on Zapad-2025.

4) The next issue will be published on 30APR2025

Thanks,
Konrad

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