US ally on Putin’s doorstep braces for war as Russia tensions take ominous turn — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-ally-on-putin-s-doorstep-braces-for-war-as-russia-tensions-take-ominous-turnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Poland and Baltic Allies Prepare for Potential Russian Conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-ally-on-putin-s-doorstep-braces-for-war-as-russia-tensions-take-ominous-turnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-ally-on-putin-s-doorstep-braces-for-war-as-russia-tensions-take-ominous-turn#u45814Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:25:46 +0000Poland and Baltic states are preparing for potential war as tensions with Russia escalate. Poland's Deputy Defense Minister has announced official preparations for conflict, while Latvia asserts that Russia is already conducting hybrid warfare across Europe. The European Union leadership has condemned an escalating campaign of threats from Moscow. These developments indicate a shift from deterrence to active preparation for both conventional and hybrid military engagements on the eastern flank of NATO.Why it mattersThe Baltic states and Poland share borders or close proximity to Russia an