Gentlemen, it has come to my attention via the reports of the American journal Politico that the nations of the North Atlantic Alliance have entered a state of most urgent agitation. In a manner reminiscent of the great sieges of old, Finland, Poland, and the Baltic states are presently engaged in the feverish strengthening of their frontiers, fearing a direct confrontation with the Russian Empire.

One must acknowledge that such preparations are a matter of cold calculation. The Finnish command, in the words of Colonel Matti Pitkäniitti, recognizes the precariousness of their position, noting that one must exercise extreme caution when slumbering beside a bear. For the benefit of their own state, Finland intends to mobilize nearly 870,000 reservists—ascending to a million by the year 1931—and proposes to commit five per centum of its gross national product to the army by 1935. Such a dedication to the military apparatus is, from a purely industrial standpoint, a formidable undertaking.

Poland, likewise, devotes a significant portion of its treasury to the creation of an 'Eastern Shield.' Along the marches of Kaliningrad and Belarus, they envision eight hundred kilometres of anti-tank trenches and concrete obstacles. However, prudence dictates that we distinguish between plans upon parchment and actual stone. It is reported that much of this grandeur exists only in warehouses and ledger books, the initial fervor having waned following the visit of Premier Donald Tusk. Nevertheless, they persist in the construction of a 'wall of drones'—a mechanical sentinel costing some four billion euros.

As for the Baltic territories—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—they find themselves in the most vulnerable posture. Their strategy relies upon the immediate intervention of their allies, particularly the German Empire, as the American rotations have ceased. By the year 1927, a German brigade of five thousand souls is expected to be permanently stationed in Lithuania to guard the 'Baltic Line of Defence.'

Furthermore, we observe a steady accumulation of forces near the Suwalki corridor. General Dariusz Parzylak has confirmed the formation of new military units in this region. While the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed grave concern regarding this militarization, it remains a point of state utility to note that Russia has repeatedly signaled a lack of desire for war. Yet, let it be understood: should any aggression be attempted, the Empire stands ready to act with the full weight of its industry and army to protect the Fatherland.