Lithuania builds major military base at NATO’s vulnerable point — corridor Russia could cut to isolate Baltics in potential attack
If Russia cuts this 100 km corridor, the Baltics are isolated.
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Ukraine’s minister: “Russia will escalate escalating without decisive response” from Europe
Serhii Kyslytsia told The Guardian that Europe needs to treat Russia's actions as an existential threat and recognize that Moscow is already waging war against the continent.
Russia’s war against Ukraine prompts Czechia to train teenagers in combat skills to strengthen national defense
Czech Army General announced the initiative aims to expand national reserves while introducing young people to military service amid Russia's security threat.
Lithuania and Finland to start domestic landmine production for themselves and Ukraine amid Russian threat
Other NATO's eastern flank countries like Poland, Latvia, and Estonia also withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Convention that banned landmines.
FT: Estonia, Lithuania bordering Russia pledge 5% defense spending after Trump’s “constructive pressure”
"It is existential for us to have real war-fighting capabilities here,” said Lithuania's foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys.