Finland and Poland are considering reviving the wetlands as part of their border defence strategy to fend off the Russian ground forces and mechanised columns in case a potential war breaks out.
Apart from defence, these wetlands could also bring a significant positive impact on the environment. The Russian tanks, including the old Soviet-era tanks, entered Ukraine in 2022 due to poor defences. The EU countries that share a border with Russia have started fortification of their eastern borders.
Finland, which recently completed its border fencing with Russia, has been closely watching the developments in Ukraine. Poland, which is another immediate neighbour of Russia, has completed protective minefields along a 20-kilometre stretch of its border with both Russia and Belarus.
While much of the work is done, the two nations are now considering reviving the natural methods of border fortification by revitalising peat bogs. These wetlands, filled with peat, are made up of spongy, waterlogged ground that is impenetrable for tanks.
It's quite obvious that NATO members that share a border with Russia are nervous about the way Russian forces are dismantling the Ukrainian military infrastructure with the help of Iranian drones and North Korean military support.
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NATO, in its existence, has not seen a formidable force like Russia, which is armed to the teeth and nail, having all the technical superiority comparable to that of the US forces.
The war in Ukraine has not only forced the EU to invest more in defence but also bolster its strategic pacts with the United States, which has demanded NATO spend at least 2 per cent of annual GDP on defence. These countries are particularly vulnerable to the Russian threats, since the majority of the EU nations lack the capabilities to defend against high-precision hypersonic ballistic missiles possessed by Moscow.
Reviving the peat bogs could serve as a potent defence mechanism against advancing Russian troops, giving crucial time for the NATO forces to mobilise quickly during wartime.
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