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Significance
The deployment of Russia's latest tactical missile in Kaliningrad adds to the destabilising risks in a region encompassing the Baltic states, Poland and Belarus. The Polish defence ministry has asked the United States to deploy an armoured division there on a permanent basis.
Impacts
The July 11-12 NATO summit may offer clearer direction on East European strategy if members can reach agreement.
Nordic states will shape their defence policies with a view to Russia's Baltic build-up.
Moscow's view of whether reinforcing Kaliningrad is sufficient will dictate future policy towards Belarus.
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