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Russian instability could trigger revolution, Estonian intelligence chief warns

Estonia's foreign intelligence director warns that Russia's fractured leadership and internal instability could lead to sudden political upheaval.

Skinny McBuntu

The director general of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service has warned that Russia faces severe internal problems, with its leadership deeply fractured. He suggests the situation is unstable enough that revolutionary change could occur suddenly. The comments also touch on broader security threats to NATO.

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