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Lithuania promises to disconnect Baltic States from Russian power grid by 8 February, switching to EU supplies

Lithuania implements enhanced security measures at facilities linking the Baltic nations to Poland, including anti-drone systems and specialized weaponry.

byYuri Zoria

German soldiers take part in the NATO Nordic Response military exercises outside Alta, Norway, Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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“Not if, but when”: NATO prepares for Russian attack on Finland, Baltics and Norway

NATO sources confirm to a Finnish newspaper Iltalehti that Russia maintains detailed military plans for operations against NATO's eastern flank, which involve a three-pronged offensive using up to 600,000 troops.

byVira Kravchuk

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NATO won’t intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine, Polish army chief reiterates

General Kukuła also emphasized the real risk of war, noting Russia's ongoing military buildup and stressing the importance of NATO cohesion.

byYuri Zoria

Foreign Ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries meet up with their Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Syhiba in Odesa. Photo via Maria Stenergard/X.

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Nordic-Baltic countries to provide Ukraine with joint energy package before winter

The support aims to alleviate the suffering caused by Russia’s attacks by contributing to basic needs such as heating and clean water during the cold winter months.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Vilnius seizes Russian military camo materials cargo, reroutes to Ukraine

Lithuanian customs officials intercepted the supplies en route from Kaliningrad to Moscow, redirecting them to Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Poland to start fortifying borders with Russia and Belarus by end of 2024

This initiative, part of a broader $2.5 billion border fortification plan, will include advanced surveillance and anti-drone systems to bolster national security.

byVira Kravchuk

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Lithuania urges NATO to shoot down Russian drones over Baltic states

Lithuania's Defense Minister calls for changes to NATO's air policing mission in the Baltic states after the recent Russian drone crash in Latvia. Proposal includes faster decision-making process and immediate action to intercept and destroy drones entering NATO airspace from Belarus.

byYuri Zoria

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Latvia sends specialized gear and equipment to Ukrainian forces

In a show of support for Ukraine, Latvia will donate a range of essential items to its military, including jackets, boots, drones, and hundreds of computers for its forces.

byOlena Mukhina

Eyes in the sky: How Ukraine is battling Russia's drone intelligence network

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Latvia prepares largest drone delivery for Ukraine

The batch consists of 1,400 drones and is a part of a broader effort within the International Drone Coalition to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuania bans entry to all cars registered in Belarus

Lithuania will prohibit all Belarus-registered cars from entering the country starting 16 August, regardless of the owner's citizenship.

byMaria Tril

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Lithuania invests in combat drones, operators to learn from Ukrainian experience

Lithuania has announced an additional €20 million investment in its drone program, aimed at purchasing combat and reconnaissance UAVs.

byOlena Mukhina

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European Commission, Baltic PMs question Hungary’s EU presidency role after Moscow meeting

Baltic leaders have strongly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Moscow, calling it a blow to EU unity and trust in Hungary's EU Council presidency.

byMaria Tril

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Reuters: Poland, Baltics call for “defense line” along Europe’s Eastern border

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are calling for EU-wide financial support to build a defence infrastructure system along the bloc's eastern border.

byMaria Tril

Bandvagn 202 tracked amphibious vehicles

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Volvo’s amphibious Bandvagn 202 vehicles sent to Ukraine from Latvia

The vehicles were procured in Norway thanks to donations from the Latvian community in Chicago.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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FM Kuleba on Russia’s border threats against the Baltics: Typical hybrid intimidation tactics

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has commented on the recent provocations of the Russian Federation against Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ukrainian PM warns of ‘third world war’ if Russia prevails

Shmyhal also emphasized in the interview that currently Ukraine is seeking for military equipment, not troops from partners.

byMaria Tril

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Russian GPS jamming puts civilian flights at growing risk, Baltic ministers warn

Multiple airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, BA, EasyJet report GPS disruptions. Lithuania FM calls it "too precarious to ignore" amid alleged Russian hostile activities.

byMaria Tril

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RFE/RL: Prague activists rally for EU military aid to Ukraine in symbolic performance

The demonstration was held in Old Town Square to support Estonia's proposal to allocate at least 0.25% of each EU member state's GDP to held Ukraine in its struggle against Russian occupiers.

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuania to allocate €400 thousand for the purchase of metal detectors for Ukrainian schools

The Lithuanian government is ready to provide €400,000 to support the Ukrainian Education Security Service's project to equip schools with metal detectors.

byBenjamin Looijen