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Latvia wants to restore marshes on border with Russia to strengthen defense

Latvia's Ministry of Defense plans to use European Union funds to restore marshes and water bodies on degraded peat sites, positioning the wetlands as components of the Baltic Defense Line project.

byMaria Tril

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Russia, Belarus again tried to attack Poland while border remains closed

Interior Minister Kamiński describes the border situation as "very tense."

byOlena Mukhina

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Lukashenko’s spy caught mapping defenses in Ukraine’s border region near Poland

With a phone and a Google Map, a Volyn local fed military intel to Belarusian handlers.

byOlena Mukhina

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Putin wants a buffer zone in Ukraine — Kyiv says put it in Russia

As Russia ramps up threats of new invasions, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says such a zone could just as well exist inside Russia, referencing Ukraine’s operations in Kursk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine reports reduced Russian fire in north while Russians fortify border

Russian forces reduce artillery attacks along Ukraine's northern border while increasing drone operations and aerial strikes, as both sides fortify positions.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukrainian border guards down 300 Russian drones as Moscow probes border weak points

Russian forces are seeking vulnerable points along Ukraine's 1,974-kilometer border to launch drone strikes deeper into territory, while deploying decoys to overwhelm air defenses.

byOlena Mukhina

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AP: Belarus bolsters military presence on Ukrainian border

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered nearly one-third of the country's military to the Ukrainian border, citing alleged Ukrainian troop movements.

byMaria Tril

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Belarus moves significant military forces to Ukrainian border, cites security concerns

Belarus's Lukashenko has deployed nearly a third of his army to the Ukrainian border, citing the presence of over 120,000 Ukrainian troops in the area.

byMaria Tril

Putin ally Lukashenko labels Ukraine "enemy", puts Belarusian troops on alert

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Belarus threatens to close Ukrainian embassy amid alleged airspace violation

Belarus, a key Russian ally, summoned Ukraine's top diplomat in Minsk and threatened "retaliatory steps" if alleged drone “border provocations” from Ukraine recur.

byVira Kravchuk

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Russian sabotage activity decreases in Sumy Oblast, says border service spokesman

Russian forces continue daily cross-border shelling attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast and other northern areas, but reconnaissance group activity has decreased recently, as per Ukraine's Border Guard Service.

byYuri Zoria

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Estonia to strengthen control over cargo on border with Russia

Estonia plans to implement full customs inspections on its border with Russia to prevent sanctions evasion, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced.

byMaria Tril

Border Guard Service: Ukraine defends against Russia, not threatening Belarus

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Border Guard Service: Ukraine defends against Russia, not threatening Belarus

Belarusian officials claimed that Ukraine is amassing troops near their shared border and accused Ukraine of “attempting to drag Belarus into the war.”

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Russian ally Belarus claims Ukrainian troop buildup on shared border

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Russian ally Belarus claims Ukrainian troop buildup on shared border

Belarus, which allowed Russia to invade Ukraine through its territory in 2022, continues supporting Putin without major consequences.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Finland plans to expel Russians arriving without valid reasons – Finnish Interior Minister says

Finland plans to expel Russians who arrive in the country without valid reasons, even if Russia refuses to accept them, according to the country's Interior Minister.

byMaria Tril

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Poland increases intelligence budget amid rising Russian threat

In response to mounting concerns over Russian aggression, Poland is ramping up its defenses.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine sees 20% surge in agricultural trade after Polish blockade termination

The blockade initiated by Polish farmers was lifted in April 2024, after months of protests at the Ukrainian border, which severely disrupted military assistance and goods supplies, including essential drone parts for Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Finland to extend Russian border closure indefinitely

Finland extends its border closure with Russia indefinitely and adds ports to its travel ban list, in response to Moscow's tactic of weaponizing migration by directing undocumented migrants to its border.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 695: Ukraine allocates record $466 million for fortifications

Ukraine's government has allocated a record UAH 17.5 billion ($466 million) for the construction of engineering and fortification structures aimed at bolstering border defenses. Meanwhile, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have agreed to build anti-mobility defensive installations along their borders with Russia and Belarus.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Border Service: Romanian formers partially unblock Ukraine border

Romanian farmers have lifted their blockade at one of the Ukrainian border checkpoints but continue to obstruct the passage of trucks at another.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine continues to fortify its border with Belarus despite lack of immediate threats

Ukrainian border guards say Ukraine reinforces Belarus border for security, given concerns about Belarusian support for Russia. No imminent threats, but vigilance remains as Russia lacks necessary forces in Belarus.

byYuri Zoria