A NATO expert, Carlo Masala, who is warning against Vladimir Putin’s desires to not only reinvigorate the old Soviet Union but take over all of Europe as a modern-day Hitler lays out how Russia’s conquest begins. Masala’s book envisions a post-Ukraine war world where Moscow, emboldened by concessions, targets Estonia’s Russian-speaking border city of Narva and the island of Hiiumaa. His scenario describes Russian troops seizing Narva within hours of a surprise March 2028 assault, aided by disinformation, covert operatives, and diversions along the border. The scenario also factors in a distracted Washington, shifting attention to the Indo-Pacific, and a divided Europe. Masala warns that Moscow could exploit global crises — including tensions in the South China Sea and a migrant influx into Europe — to set the stage for aggression.
