ISW: Lavrov revives full set of pre-invasion narratives — this time aimed at Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
The Russian FM's remarks suggest Moscow is testing narratives to justify future confrontation with NATO’s eastern flank, ISW says.
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Russian Gerbera drone wreckage washes onto Latvian beach after drifting from sea
The tail section was discovered in Ventspils district and secured for inspection.
Russia may invade Estonia in “five or seven years,” NATO chief Rutte says
“If we don’t [invest in defense], we’ll have to learn Russian,” he said.
Lithuania exits anti-personnel mine convention amid Russo-Belarusian threats
Russia has never signed the Ottawa Treaty, while Belarus did not ratify it. Moscow has extensively used anti-personnel mines in Ukraine.
Lithuania withdraws from cluster munitions convention
Vilnius formally exited the cluster munitions ban today, six months after submitting its mandatory exit notice to the UN.
Welt: Russia arming beyond its needs in Ukraine, threatening NATO
German Maj-Gen Freuding pointed out that Russia’s intentions are uncertain but stressed that the conditions for an attack on the EU are evident.