Moscow pays young Baltics residents to spread same narratives that preceded Ukraine invasion
Investigators say typical recruits are those without steady income, motivated by small cash and cryptocurrency payments rather than ideology.
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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.
Russian drones set their own detonators at altitude: Why cutting wires won’t save from new Gerberas?
Russia turned reconnaissance drones into roadside bombs, as they arm themselves before they land.
Baltic network fuels Russia’s Shadow Fleet, helping Moscow evade sanctions
Two Baltic-linked bunker tankers refueled Russian oil ships hundreds of times between June 2024 and March 2025, a joint investigation shows, revealing how private firms exploit sanctions loopholes to keep Moscow’s energy exports flowing.
Latvia says it caught Russian-linked arsonists scouting targets, filming sensitive facilities, planning more fires
Officials report that photos and videos of sites were sent to Russia as part of coordinated sabotage efforts.
Nordic and Baltic countries launch joint initiative to train and arm Ukrainian soldiers under Norway’s lead
A formal pact signed in Brussels kicks off a multinational effort to prepare Ukrainian forces and supply brigade-scale weaponry.
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania plan mass evacuations in case of Russian attack – Reuters
Evacuation routes, shelters, and contingency measures are being readied as the Baltics brace for potential Russian aggression.
Latvia takes over reconstruction of one Ukrainian military hospital
Latvia will coordinate the renovation of one of five Ukrainian military hospitals under NATO's Renovator project
Russia doesn’t seek peace. It seeks escalation — 18 attacks on NATO in September show it
Unable to crush Ukraine by force, Moscow now strikes at the perception of safety in Europe, using drones, bombers, and propaganda to erode unity.
Hungarian Gripens scramble as five Russian jets approach Latvian airspace from the Baltic
This latest incident comes amid mounting warnings over Russian provocations in the region. The Hungarian fighters are stationed in Lithuania under NATO’s air policing mission.
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.
Russian Gerbera drone wreckage washes onto Latvian beach after drifting from sea
The tail section was discovered in Ventspils district and secured for inspection.
Latvia delivers new batch of Patria armored vehicles to Ukraine
Combat-ready Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers capable of 700-kilometer range and 100 km/h speeds have reached Ukraine's Armed Forces
Latvia forces 841 Russians to leave by October—language test was their pass to stay
Thousands of Russian speakers now must prove residency or depart, with authorities already reporting voluntary and forced exits.
Latvia to contribute $ 2.3 mn to NATO’s initiative to supply Ukraine with US weapons
The Baltic nation becomes the latest NATO member to fund American weapons deliveries to Ukraine through the alliance's Priority Ukraine Requirements List
Latvia joins Europe’s Trump-proof weapons funding mechanism for Ukraine
First weapons deliveries under the new PURL initiative will arrive in Ukraine within weeks.
Canada may co-build weapons with Ukraine—and it could boost its economy
New partnerships could help Ukraine scale drone manufacturing while strengthening Canada’s defense economy.
Latvia bans Russians from buying property, calling it hybrid warfare threat
Latvia banned property sales to Russian and Belarusian citizens after parliament declared such transactions constitute "hybrid warfare" instruments, passing the measure in its conclusive reading 19 June.
Latvian MP faces 20 years in prison after shouting in Russian at parliament
Latvia's State Security Service detained former parliamentarian Aleksejs Rosļikovs after he shouted "There are more of us, our language is Russian!" during a 5 June parliamentary session.
Frontline report: Europe’s Achilles heel becomes tripwire where Putin’s ambitions meet NATO’s steel
What was once NATO’s most vulnerable flank is now a red line.