Far from any front line: Russia has hit at least five of Ukraine’s western border crossings with Moldova and NATO member since late August
During one strike, a drone flew into Moldova toward Romania and NATO jets scrambled.
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Inside Russia’s secret digital war on NATO’s logistics lifeline to Ukraine
A report reveals the scope of a three-year-long cyber campaign: infiltrators gained long-term access using spearphishing and known software flaws.
Norway boosts security measures with drones and army along Russian border
The Norwegian government plans to fully form a dedicated military brigade by 2036 to guard its 200-kilometer border with Russia.
Estonia may close border with Russia over migration influx
According to the Estonian police, Russia has deliberately directed the Estonian border groups of foreigners lacking the legal right to enter the European Union at the end of 2023.
Polish border protesters vandalize Ukrainian trucks, spilling grain
At the Dorohusk border crossing with Ukraine, Polish protesters damaged three Ukrainian trucks.
Romanian farmers block Ukraine border again
They first blocked the border for six hours on January 13.
Romanian formers end up blocking trucks at Ukrainian crossing
Romanian farmers lifted their several-hour blockade of the key border crossing "Porubne-Siret" with Ukraine late Saturday, 13 January.
Polish farmers resume blocking Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint after holiday halt
The Polish protesters announced on 24 December, 2023 that they would halt the border blockade at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint for the holidays and resume it on 2-3 January 2024 if they did not "receive a written statement from the Prime Minister that their demands would be met."
More than 2000 trucks waiting in line on Polish-Ukrainian border amid blockade
As of the morning of 17 December 2023, three checkpoints on the border with Poland remain blocked by Polish protesters, where more than two thousand trucks are waiting in line.
Finnish PM labels Russian border situation a hybrid attack
Asserting a readiness to swiftly amend legislation, Orpo characterized Russia's actions as an unmistakable assault on Finland and the European Union's sovereignty.
Slovak truckers end protest at border crossing with Ukraine
Ukraine’s board guard said that the movement of trucks at the border with Slovakia is “gradually resuming for an indefinite period.”
Finland reopens two border crossings with Russia
Two checkpoints are to be opened for a month. However, if there is an influx of Russian, Middle Eastern, African and other migrants to the Finnish border, the Finnish government is ready to close the checkpoints again, YLE reports.
Slovak carriers resume blocking border crossing for Ukrainian carriers
Over 1200 trucks are in the queue as Slovakian carriers resumed blocking the key Vyšné Nemecké border crossing to Ukrainian freight traffic for the third time over the several weeks.
Finland closes eastern border, accuses Russia of hybrid warfare
All checkpoints on the Finnish-Russian border will be closed for at least two weeks due to the influx of illegal migrants from Russia.