Estonia to construct 600 Ukraine’s war-tested bunkers along Russian border
The fortifications are engineered to withstand direct hits from 152mm artillery shells.
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Airbus chairman warns Putin may plan to seize Suwałki Corridor using Crimea invasion playbook
Airbus chairman warns Putin sees a window of opportunity to attack NATO amid US-Europe tensions and Russia's unsustainable war economy, with the strategic Suwałki Corridor as the likely target.
Kremlin prepares Russians for new mass mobilization, Ukrainian official says
Ukrainian defense official Andrii Kovalenko reveals that Putin's advisors are studying population reactions to mobilization messaging, potentially signaling preparations for the war with Baltic states.
Estonian president says EU should consider full trade embargo on Russia
His call reflects a growing consensus among European leaders that true energy independence is vital for stability, especially in the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
The Telegraph: Russia’s “homeless” Mediterranean Fleet retreats as NATO claims two seas
With Russian warships evacuating from Syria’s Tartus base, Moscow’s Mediterranean presence is vanishing—just as NATO strengthens control over the Baltic.
Estonia commits € 600 million to strengthen Ukrainian Navy after successful maritime strikes
Estonia pledges the funding to enhance Ukraine's naval forces and maritime infrastructure.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1070: Ukraine secures $1.5 billion in foreign investment through ZBROYARI project
Meanwhile, North Korea has intensified its support for Russia by delivering artillery systems previously aimed at Seoul.
Latvia investigates ships after cable damage in Baltic Sea
Days after Finnish court detains Russian shadow tanker for cable sabotage, new damage to Latvia-Sweden undersea link triggers NATO investigation.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1031: Russia strikes six foreign embassies in Kyiv
Meanwhile, Russian soldiers launched a massive pre-dawn artillery barrage on Kherson, firing 1,000 shells in 40 minutes while attempting to cross the Dnipro River.
WSJ: Russia orchestrated Chinese ship’s Baltic cable sabotage
A Chinese cargo ship's damage to vital Baltic Sea telecommunications cables was directed by Russian intelligence, marking another incident in Moscow's campaign of infrastructure attacks against NATO nations.
Lithuania to send its domestically produced combat drones to Ukraine by end of year
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of nearly 5,000 combat drones to Ukraine, marking a significant step in defense collaboration between the two countries.
Lithuania allocates additional €13 million for Ukraine’s recovery projects
Lithuania has announced a new allocation of €13 million for recovery projects in Ukraine, bringing its total support to nearly €1.5 billion since the onset of the war, as the country continues to provide military, financial, and humanitarian aid.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 954: Russia’s elite units suffer heavy losses in Vuhledar battle
Russian elite naval infantry brigades have suffered devastating losses in their year-long battle for the Ukrainian town of Vuhledar.
Europe unprepared for real war with Russia, warns former US army commander
Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, warned that Europe remains unprepared for a real conflict with Russia due to gaps in air and missile defense systems.
Ukraine to share wartime experience at seminar for Ministry of Internal Affairs in Lithuania
Lithuania's Minister of Internal Affairs, Agnė Bilotaitė, praised Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs for its progress during wartime.
ISW: Putin sets information conditions for escalation against Baltic states
The Russian president has expressed concern for "compatriots abroad" in Latvia
Reuters: Pistorius says Europe must rearm as new threats from Russia loom
Russia has hiked its weapons production considerably to sustain its invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius…
NATO may deploy its troops to Ukraine, says former alliance chief – The Guardian
A group of NATO countries may be willing to send its troops to Ukraine if member states do…
Baltic states grow frustrated with West’s war balancing act
On 28 July, US President Joe Biden issued a statement marking the centenary of diplomatic relations between the…
Daily review: Blinken, Lavrov agreed to keep up dialog; support for arming Ukraine grows, Germany blocks arms supply to Ukraine again
Past 24 hours in the war zone On 20 January, Russian-hybrid forces launched 5 attacks on Ukrainian positions…
