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Poland receives 28 South Korean-made K2 tanks

Poland has received 28 South Korean-made K2 tanks assigned to the 16th Mechanized Division, which is stationed near the border with Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast.

25 August, 10:49 PM

Estonia to strengthen military presence in border city Narva

Estonia has begun preparations to build a military base in Narva to strengthen the presence of its Defense Forces near the Russian border, ERR reported on July 10.

11 July, 01:05 PM

Russia attempts to squeeze Ukrainian forces out of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian forces have stepped up maneuvers around Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, in an apparent effort to dislodge Ukrainian units from the town, Ukrainian military spokesperson Victor Tregubov told Suspilne public broadcaster on Jan. 19.

19 January, 11:40 PM

Three Russian border guards cross into Estonia, prompting NATO concern — video

Three Russian border guards crossed into Estonia for about 20 minutes on Dec. 17, prompting stepped-up patrols in the area after the incursion was caught on video, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 18. The incident marked yet another source of concern for the NATO member state amid Moscow’s growing provocations.

18 December 2025, 02:23 PM

EU urges Baltics to fortify Russia border against drones

After a Russian UAV crashed in Lithuanian territory last week, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urged Lithuania and neighboring countries to build a “drone wall” along their border with Russia.

16 July 2025, 02:12 AM

Russia building new military facility near Finnish border

As seen from satellite imagery, Russia is constructing a garrison for an artillery brigade in Kandalaksha, near Finland, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on June 18.

18 June 2025, 10:35 PM

Norway plans to build fence along its border with Russia

The Norwegian government is considering constructing a fence along the border with Russia to deter a potential influx of refugees, NRK reported on Sept. 28.

30 September 2024, 08:20 AM

NATO to deploy 5,000 troops to Finland amid escalating tensions with Russia

Helsinki has approved the deployment of a NATO armored brigade, consisting of 4,000 to 5,000 troops, on its territory near the Russian border, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti wrote on Aug. 22, citing sources in the Alliance and the country’s security services.

23 August 2024, 08:36 AM

Nearly 4,000 evacuated from Sumy Oblast amid Ukraine's Kursk offensive

Over the past week, 3,800 people have been evacuated from frontline regions in Sumy Oblast, local governor Volodymyr Artyukh reported on national TV on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 06:15 PM

Estonia strengthens customs control on Russian border

Estonia has implemented enhanced customs controls at its border with Russia to prevent sanctioned goods supplies, ERR media outlet reported on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 01:05 PM

Border with Russia to remain closed for the time being — Finnish Foreign Minister

Finland does not plan to open the border crossing with Russia, the Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told Yle media outlet on Aug. 7.

8 August 2024, 10:42 AM

USA does not limit Ukraine's use of US-made weapons only to Russian territories bordering Kharkiv Oblast

The United States allowed Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons to strike any Russian forces that attack across the border, not just those in Kharkiv Oblast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview with the PBS channel, Politico reported on June 20.

21 June 2024, 11:49 AM

Russian forces fire on civilian vehicle in Bryansk Oblast, two hospitalized

Russian soldiers opened fire on a Volkswagen Passat with Russian license plates in Lyubechany, near the Ukrainian border, after it allegedly did not stop at a checkpoint, the Astra Telegram channel reported on June 13.

13 June 2024, 03:00 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

Polish farmers suspend protests at Russian border, but continue blockade of Ukrainian checkpoints

Polish farmers have suspended their protest in the village of Grzechotki on the border with Russia due to the upcoming Easter holidays, Polish Radio reported on March 24, citing the organizers of the action.

25 March 2024, 11:36 AM

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