Estonian Intelligence Chief Says Russia Could Collapse Rapidly

Estonian intelligence officials say Russia’s military position could deteriorate rapidly if battlefield pressure causes one unit’s retreat to trigger panic elsewhere. The assessment reflects concerns about Russia’s information operations, military decisions, and the resilience of its forces in Ukraine. Estonian Defence Forces intelligence chief Ants Kiviselg said Moscow is intensifying hostile rhetoric while showing no current signs of preparing an imminent operation against the Baltic states. Analysts caution that a sudden collapse remains only one possible outcome, not a prediction.