Europe strengthens its borders amid U.S.-Russia energy talks – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 from Washington DC

Finland and Poland are preparing new measures to reinforce their borders with Russia. According to Politico, both countries are exploring the possibility of restoring wetlands in border regions, aiming at both military security and combating climate change.

Speaking to ARB24 from Washington, political analyst Ahmad Shahidov emphasized that this initiative is not merely an environmental project but also a strategic defense measure:
“There are historical examples of this. For instance, during World War II, the Belarusian swamps slowed down the advance of German tanks. Today, Finland and Poland are trying to adapt that experience to modern conditions. It is significant both for protecting NATO borders and for strengthening ecological policy.”

Shahidov also pointed to the ongoing secret energy talks between the U.S. and Russia:
“Washington is exerting pressure on Moscow while at the same time seeking compromise in the energy market in exchange for concessions. This creates the risk of divisions within Europe, as some countries oppose concessions while others try to benefit from them.”

According to the analyst, in the near future two parallel processes – the reinforcement of NATO’s borders and the U.S.-Russia energy dialogue – will shape Europe’s security architecture.

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Europe strengthens its borders amid U.S.-Russia energy talks – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 from Washington DC

27 August 2025

Finland and Poland are preparing new measures to reinforce their borders with Russia. According to Politico, both countries are exploring the possibility of restoring wetlands in border regions, aiming at both military security and combating climate change.

Speaking to ARB24 from Washington, political analyst Ahmad Shahidov emphasized that this initiative is not merely an environmental project but also a strategic defense measure:
“There are historical examples of this. For instance, during World War II, the Belarusian swamps slowed down the advance of German tanks. Today, Finland and Poland are trying to adapt that experience to modern conditions. It is significant both for protecting NATO borders and for strengthening ecological policy.”

Shahidov also pointed to the ongoing secret energy talks between the U.S. and Russia:
“Washington is exerting pressure on Moscow while at the same time seeking compromise in the energy market in exchange for concessions. This creates the risk of divisions within Europe, as some countries oppose concessions while others try to benefit from them.”

According to the analyst, in the near future two parallel processes – the reinforcement of NATO’s borders and the U.S.-Russia energy dialogue – will shape Europe’s security architecture.

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