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Northern, Baltic leaders: Ukraine must win to secure Europe’s future

Leaders of Northern European and Baltic states issued a joint statement on Feb. 14, published on the Finnish president’s website, calling for ensuring Ukraine’s victory in the war.

14 February 2025, 04:47 PM

After 20 years of preparation, three countries disconnect from Russia’s power grid

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia began the process of disconnecting their power systems from the joint grid with Russia and Belarus (BRELL) on the morning of Feb. 8, AFP reported.

8 February 2025, 11:04 AM

12 European nations unite to curb Russia's shadow fleet activities

A group of 12 European nations, part of the Nordic-Baltic Eight Plus (NB8+) format, has agreed to enhance monitoring and restrict the activities of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," according to a joint statement released on Dec. 16.

17 December 2024, 01:01 PM

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia sign agreement to join European power system

The operators of the power transmission systems of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tikls (AST), and Elering—have signed an agreement to manage the Baltic region's power system, Litgrid announced on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 05:40 PM

More European partners of Ukraine lean toward 'land for peace' talks following Trump's win

An increasing number of Ukraine's European partners believe the war can only end through negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, potentially at the cost of Ukraine losing territories occupied by Russia.

13 November 2024, 09:13 PM

Estonia to provide new military aid package to Ukraine

After a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced plans to deliver further security assistance to Ukraine in early 2025, the President’s Office reported on Nov. 11.

12 November 2024, 01:33 AM

Polish General warns of immediate strike on St. Petersburg if Russia attacks NATO

In the event of an attack by Russia on Poland or the Baltic states, there will be an "immediate response." Allies will "strike directly at St. Petersburg," said Polish Chief of General Staff Raimund Andrzejczak at the Defending Baltics conference, according to Bild on Oct. 11.

11 October 2024, 02:25 PM

Poland and Baltic states call on EU to create fortified border with Russia and Belarus

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia called on the EU to establish a defensive line along the bloc's border with Russia and Belarus to protect the bloc from military aggression, Reuters reported on June 26,

27 June 2024, 09:16 AM

NATO faces serious challenge with potential Putin-Lukashenko plans for Baltic unrest

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko may be planning possible unrest in the Baltic states, putting NATO in a very difficult position, international columnist Ivan Yakovna suggested on Radio NV on June 7.

8 June 2024, 04:45 PM

Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway to create ‘unmanned wall’ for border security – LRT

The Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway have agreed to establish an "unmanned wall" to protect their external borders, Lithuanian news outlet LRT reported on May 24, citing the country’s Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite.

25 May 2024, 12:58 PM

Russia seeks to expand Baltic Sea borders near Lithuania and Finland; Both countries react

The Russian Defense Ministry has proposed expanding Russia's territorial waters in the Baltic Sea, near the borders of Lithuania and Finland, Moscow Times reported on May 21, citing a draft resolution of the Russian government.

22 May 2024, 12:55 PM

Germany has 35,000 troops ready to defend 'every square foot' of NATO territory

Germany will defend "every square foot" of NATO territory should Russia attack an Alliance member, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at a Baltic heads of government meeting in Latvia on May 6.

7 May 2024, 11:16 AM

'Red lines' for Russia that could provoke NATO's stepping into war

NATO may deploy more than 100.000 troops against Russia if it crosses one of two “red lines,” reported Italian newspaper La Repubblica on May 5.

6 May 2024, 11:13 AM

NATO can't protect its Baltic members in the event of a Russian attack - Ukrainian military intelligence

Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) doesn't believe that NATO has the resources to protect its Baltic state members in the event of a Russian attack, HUR deputy chief, Vadym Skibitskyi, told The Economist.

3 May 2024, 12:10 PM

The Baltic states, Poland, and Germany are 'undoubtedly' next on Putin's hit list - Zelenskyy

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will "definitely invade" the Baltic states, Poland, and part of Germany should Ukraine not manage to withstand Russian aggression, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NBC on April 21.

22 April 2024, 09:34 AM

German report sounds alarm on rising Russian army as intel predicts possible attack on NATO in 2026

Russia is preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO and could attack at least part of the Alliance's territory as early as 2026, Business Insider reported on March 15, citing a secret analysis by German intelligence services.

16 March 2024, 04:40 PM

Baltic States will win if Russia attacks them, but will be destroyed, FM Kuleba warns

The Baltic states will win if Russia attacks them, but the Baltic cities will suffer the same fate as Bakhmut and Avdiivka, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with Elta, Delfi reported on March 9.

10 March 2024, 04:05 PM

NATO's future at risk if Ukraine falls, warns former U.S. commander Hodges

Russia might launch an offensive against the Baltic states or other NATO countries if it succeeds in Ukraine, in an effort to dismantle the Alliance, former U.S. Army Europe commander Ben Hodges said in an interview with Radio NV on Feb. 26.

28 February 2024, 04:20 PM

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