**Russia’s Growing Aggression: Experts Warn of War with NATO**
In a disturbing sign of the Kremlin’s increasingly aggressive posture, Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow year-round conscription, a move that analysts say is a clear indication of preparations for future conflict with Europe and NATO states.
The development comes as Ukraine and its Western allies continue to sound the alarm about Moscow’s long-term intentions. The new law would replace the traditional bi-annual draft, enabling continuous replenishment of military personnel. If passed, it would mark a significant shift in Russia’s mobilization strategy, allowing the country to maintain a larger standing army.
“This is a stealth mobilization,” said Ukrainian defense expert Denys Popovych. “It’s a way for the Kremlin to prepare its citizens for war without having to declare a full-scale mobilization.”
The move is part of a broader trend of increased spending on defense and military rearmament in Russia. According to Ukraine’s intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, Moscow plans to spend $1.1 trillion on rearmament by 2036, an unprecedented investment since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
“The Kremlin is taking a long-term approach,” said Kateryna Stepanenko, Russia deputy team lead and analyst at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). “Its theory of victory is that it can outlast Western support and Ukrainian resistance.”
Experts say that the new mobilization law is just one part of a larger strategy to prepare Russia for war. The creation of two new military districts, Moscow and Leningrad, as well as plans to form additional divisions and military units, are all seen as potential preparations for future conflicts.
“The Kremlin’s goal is not just regional domination but a reshaping of the global order,” said Budanov.
The struggling Russian economy is also playing a role in the Kremlin’s decision-making. With Western sanctions still in place, Russia’s defense spending has already overtaken that of all European countries combined.
“It does seem that Russia is trying to establish some sort of wartime economy,” said Stepanenko.
As regional governments begin to prioritize defense spending and military contracts, even if it means reducing civilian programs, the implications are clear: Russia is preparing for war.
“The Kremlin wants to change the world order ‘to essentially displace the Western world order’,” said Stepanenko. “It’s trying to expand its influence in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.”
With some Western leaders taking the threat seriously, the stakes could not be higher. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently warned that Russia will likely be ready for a potential military confrontation with Europe within the next two years.
**Russia’s Long-Term Goal: A World Hegemon**
The Kremlin’s ultimate goal is to become a world hegemon, displacing the Western world order and establishing itself as the dominant global power. This would involve defeating NATO, seizing Ukraine and Belarus, and restoring the Russian empire.
As the situation continues to escalate, one thing is clear: Russia is preparing for war. And with the stakes higher than ever before, the international community must take action to prevent a catastrophic conflict.
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