Flota Bałtycka w polityce bezpieczeństwa morskiego Rosji: historia i współczesność
The Baltic Fleet in the Maritime Security Policy of Russia: History and Present Day

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the complex role of the Baltic Fleet in the Russian armed forces, highlighting its evolution and the various functions it has performed in the context of both defence and power projection. Historically, this fleet has been viewed as a tool for conducting operations on the high seas, as well as a force designed to defend the coast. However, in recent years, its role has transformed. The article examines the impact of changing geopolitical realities on the operational capabilities of the Baltic Fleet, considering its strategy in light of Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO. Key research questions focus on the Fleet’s role in safeguarding territorial integrity and the potential consequences for its operations in response to the alliance’s growing presence in the Baltic Sea. The analyses and considerations presented in this article establish that the Baltic Fleet, facing limited operational capabilities and NATO’s advantage, undertakes hybrid activities aimed at undermining the capabilities of the North Atlantic Alliance in the Baltic Sea.

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