A Polish interview with Professor Andrzej Makowski of the Gdynia Naval Academy highlights Russia’s strategic interest in the Baltic Sea region. The professor emphasizes the Baltic Sea’s importance to Russia, particularly as NATO continues to monitor and respond to Kremlin activity. The discussion centers on how Russia is funding the war despite international scrutiny and why Baltic states are a key focus for Moscow. Experts are analyzing potential Russian provocations that could be framed as justification for conflict, a “casus belli.” The interview also touches upon the significant military imbalance, with Russia possessing a reported six-to-one advantage in naval capabilities in the region. These factors contribute to growing concerns about the potential for increased Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea.