Head of Sweden's military intelligence agency Thomas Nilsson believes Russia will likely remain a threat to neighboring countries long after President Vladimir Putin’s time in office ends.
Nilsson made the remarks in an interview with Bloomberg, according to Ukrinform.
"We don’t see this crisis as a temporary one; Russia has chosen its path, and there is no way back. We are in a strategic confrontation that is deep, structural and enduring – we can’t wish that away," Nilsson said.
In his view, Russia's threat to neighboring countries will persist even after Putin’s time in office ends.
Nordic national broadcasters recently reported on satellite imagery suggesting Moscow is building out its military presence close to the NATO's eastern flank.
