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The Baltic region has been witnessing increased tensions, largely due to Russia's aggressive posturing. Recently, Polish President Andrzej Duda criticized Russian threats, highlighting NATO's concern over potential aggressions aimed at Poland and the Baltic states. Meanwhile, NATO jets scrambled multiple times to intercept Russian aircraft violating Baltic airspace. Russian military exercises and increased naval presence in the Baltic Sea demonstrate Moscow's strategic interests. Amidst these developments, Baltic leaders call for NATO's clear path for Ukraine's membership as a countermeasure against Russia's maneuvers. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Baltic states explore strengthening defense collaborations and energy security to counteract Russian pressures. The Baltic nations' commitment to disconnection from the joint power grid with Russia and Belarus reflects a pivot towards energy independence and enhanced regional security.

What are the recent developments in the Baltic region concerning security?

Recent developments in the Baltic region have been marked by increased Russian military activities, prompting NATO to scramble jets multiple times to intercept Russian planes. There have also been reports of Russian naval exercises and potential plans for aggression, raising security concerns among Baltic states and NATO.

How has NATO responded to Russian aggressions in the Baltic region?

NATO has responded to Russian aggressions by increasing its air patrols with fighter jets ensuring the security of Baltic airspace. The deployment of additional forces and hardware, including French armored vehicles in Estonia, forms part of NATO's strategy to fortify its eastern flank and deter potential threats.

How are Baltic states addressing energy security amid tensions with Russia?

The Baltic states are taking significant steps to enhance their energy security by committing to disconnect from the BRELL power supply system which links them to Russia and Belarus. This move aims at reducing dependence on Russian energy supplies, bolstering regional energy autonomy.

Why are Baltic and Polish leaders opposing Russian participation in the 2024 Olympics?

Baltic and Polish leaders oppose Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation in the 2024 Olympics even under a neutral flag, arguing that their inclusion undermines the Olympic movement's ethical principles and portrays leniency towards Russian aggressions in Ukraine and other regions.

What measures are Baltic countries taking in terms of defense cooperation?

The Baltic countries are actively enhancing their defense cooperation, including proposing a joint forum with Ukraine for defense industries and increasing military supply conduits. These measures are aimed at forming a robust defense front against Russian expansionism and ensuring joint regional security.

What is the significance of the Nordic-Baltic Eight's support for Ukraine?

The Nordic-Baltic Eight's decision to provide Ukraine with a winter energy aid package is crucial for Ukraine’s resilience against Russian pressures. This support underscores regional solidarity and the shared commitment to counter Russian threats and support Ukraine’s sovereignty amid ongoing conflicts.

How might the international community react to Russian threats towards the Baltic states?

The international community, particularly NATO and European Union member states, may increase military readiness and impose stricter economic sanctions against Russia to deter any aggressive actions towards the Baltic states. Diplomatic efforts and strategic partnerships are likely to be strengthened as well.

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NATO strengthens protection of underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea Baltic companies help Russia circumvent sanctions, - media Despite tough Western sanctions, Russian tankers transport billions of dollars worth of oil through the Baltic Sea every day. 4 400 14 Previously in trend: sanctions circumvention

The state of the Russian economy Russia is preparing for possible conflict with Baltic States and Poland, using Belarus - DIU Russia continues to prepare for a possible conflict with the Baltic states and Poland, using the territory of Belarus. 2 368 11 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU

Baltics prepare for evacuation Baltic countries prepare evacuation plans due to military threat from Russia Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are developing contingency plans and possible evacuations of their populations due to increased Russian military spending. 2 112 15 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics

Hungarian fighter jets intercepted five Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted five Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea. PHOTO On Thursday, September 25, two Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted five Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea. 8 021 61 Previously in trend: interception of Russian aircraft

Trump US will help defend Poland and Baltic states if Russia continues to escalate - Trump American leader Donald Trump assures that the United States will help Poland and the Baltic states defend themselves if Russia continues to escalate. 4 968 82 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft violated Finnish airspace Shaheds flew into Poland

Gitanas Nauseda on the attack of the Russian Federation Nauseda on threat from Russia: Baltic States need plan A, B and C The Baltic states are already intensifying their preparations for possible threats from Russia. 670 15 Previously in trend: Measures taken by Poland and the Baltic states to contain Russia

Schengen Baltic States, Northern Europe and Poland want to close Schengen to Russian military even after war The interior ministers of the Baltic States, Northern Europe and Poland, who met in Tallinn on Thursday, confirmed in a joint statement plans to block entry to the Schengen area for Russian citizens who participated in the aggression against Ukraine. 17 678 45 Previously in trend: Schengen is closed for Russians

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans: Putin’s ambitions go beyond Ukraine, NATO must be ready  Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine — he seeks to restore the influence of the former Soviet Union in the Baltic states and other regions. 596 4 Previously in trend: Russia’s threat to Europe

Russian airplane Russian reconnaissance aircraft violates Polish airspace over Baltic Sea, intercepted by UK fighter jets On Friday, June 13, a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft violated Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea. Fighter jets from the United Kingdom intercepted the aircraft. 3 953 27 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft airspace violations

Baltic Baltic countries support Ukraine’s membership in EU and NATO: joint statement The foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have issued a joint statement on full support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, as well as its membership in the European Union and NATO. 805 8 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s NATO membership Ukraine’s Membership in the EU

Andrzej Duda Duda on Naryshkin’s statement: It is Russia that is acting aggressively toward NATO Polish President Andrzej Duda has responded to Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergei Naryshkin's threats against Poland and the Baltic states. 3 492 12

Russia threatens Poland and the Baltic States Naryshkin threatened Poland and Baltic States: they will be first to suffer Director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Naryshkin said that Poland and the Baltic states, which he called "provocateurs," should realize that in the event of a possible NATO aggression against Russia and Belarus, they will be the first to be hit. 11 189 61

NATO jets scrambled three times to escort Russian planes over the Baltic NATO fighters scrambled three times in week to intercept Russian planes over Baltic States Last week, NATO fighter jets serving as the Alliance's air police in the Baltic States took to the air three times to detect and escort Russian aircraft that violated flight rules. 821 6 Previously in trend: interception of Russian aircraft

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy informed Baltic leaders about security summit in London President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičis and Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal. 1 503 2 Previously in trend: Summit in London on 2 March

Zelenskyy: Russia may attack former USSR countries Russia seeks to maintain influence over countries that were part of the USSR and launch aggression against them - Zelenskyy Russia seeks to maintain its influence over those states that were under its control until 1990-91. It may invade these former Soviet states if Ukraine loses its independence. 1 357 21

The Russian port of Ust-Luga in the Baltic Sea Oil flow through Russian port of Ust-Luga in Baltic Sea stopped after Ukrainian UAV attack Oil flows through the Russian port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea appear to have been suspended after a Ukrainian drone attack in early January. 5 660 22

Kristersson Sweden will help Latvia investigate damage to submarine cable in Baltic Sea - Prime Minister Kristersson Sweden will help Latvia with an investigation into the damage to a submarine cable in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, January 26. 1 163 8

Пошкодження кабелю в Балтійському морі Another cable damaged in Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden On the morning of January 26, an underwater fiber-optic cable of the Latvian State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC), located at a depth of more than 50 meters, was damaged. 13 246 50

Sweden finds signs of damage to Nordbalt subsea cable in Baltic Sea Sweden detects signs of damage to another submarine cable in Baltic Sea The Nordbalt cable, which runs between Sweden and Lithuania in the Baltic Sea, shows signs of damage from an anchor. Sweden suspects a Chinese ship recruited by Russian special services. 14 138 29

Russian ships spotted in Kattegat Strait in Baltic Sea Denmark and Sweden are monitoring Russian ships that have been circling Baltic Sea for at least two days The Danish and Swedish coast guards are currently monitoring two Russian ships that have been circling a small area in the Kattegat Strait in the Baltic Sea for at least two days. 31 213 14

NATO fighter jets intercept Russian planes over the Baltic NATO fighter jets take to sky twice to intercept Russian planes in Baltic States in week Between December 23 and 29, NATO fighter jets patrolling the airspace over the Baltic Sea made two flights to detect and escort Russian aircraft. 670 6 Previously in trend: War

Finland Russia conducted exercises simulating possible attack on Finland and Baltic states Russia has carefully rehearsed an attack on the eastern part of NATO and has demonstrated its willingness to take significant risks regardless of losses. 6 066 32

Пісторіус про флот РФ у Балтійському морі Russia has been increasing its presence in Baltic Sea for some time - Pistorius Recently, the presence of the Russian navy and civilian ships in the Baltic Sea has increased significantly. The Chinese fleet is also present here. 2 930 9

глава МЗС Швеції Стенергард про енергетичну допомогу Україні Nordic-Baltic Eight countries to provide Ukraine with winter energy aid package, - Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard The Nordic-Baltic Eight countries have decided to provide Ukraine with an energy support package on the eve of winter. 822 1

Візит глав МЗС країн Північно-Балтійської вісімки до Одеси Foreign Ministers of Nordic-Baltic Eight arrived in Odesa. PHOTOS Eight foreign ministers of the Nordic-Baltic Eight countries arrived in Odesa today, 16 October, for a visit. 2 153 2

Російські літаки над Балтійським морем Six Russian aircraft spotted over Baltic Sea in two days. NATO fighter jets took to skies - Latvian Air Force. PHOTO On 20 and 21 September, six Russian aircraft were identified over the Baltic Sea region. 2 633 25

ЄС Baltic States and Poland: Buying LNG from Russia undermines EU cohesion In a joint statement, the chairmen of the EU affairs commissions of the parliaments of the Baltic countries and Poland said that the European Union should complete the import of liquefied natural gas from Russia as soon as possible. 2 039 10

нато,україна Baltic states called on NATO to provide clear path to Ukraine’s membership: Significant contribution to Alliance’s security has been made The Baltic ambassadors to the UK said that a clear path to Ukraine’s membership in NATO should be a priority for the 75th anniversary of the Alliance’s summit. 4 096 9 War in Ukraine

кордон Latvian government approves 5-year plan to strengthen border with Russia and Belarus worth 303 million euros The Latvian government has approved a 5-year plan to strengthen the border with Russia and Belarus worth 303 million euros. 1 095 17 World

нато NATO fighters intercept Russian planes over Baltic Sea. VIDEO&PHOTOS Over the Baltic Sea, NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian fighters. After that, a Russian An-72 was also intercepted north of Poland. 10 933 26 World

умєров Umierov proposes to hold joint forum of defence industries of Ukraine and Baltic States During a meeting with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis during his visit to Kyiv, Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov proposed holding a joint forum of the defence industries of Ukraine and the Baltic states. 1 536 30 Incidents

рф,санкції Baltic customs agree on unified application of sanctions against Russia and Belarus The Baltic states will jointly monitor sanctions against Russia and Belarus. 1 719 3 World

ландсбергіс Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis on possibility of Russian attack on Baltic States: "We feel cold of war on our necks" Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that if Russia is not stopped in Ukraine, it may continue its aggression against other countries, and the Baltic states will be the next victims. 1 317 16 Previously in trend: War

литва,естонія,балтія,латвія Baltic leaders expect IOC’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Olympics to be canceled The three Baltic presidents said they expect the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in neutral status to be canceled, as the decision undermines "some of the key principles of the Olympic movement." 972 10 Sport

кордон Baltic ambassadors demarche Poland over blockade of Ukrainian border The ambassadors of the Baltic states in Warsaw have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Polish authorities over the fact that Polish truck drivers are blocking the movement of freight vehicles on the Polish-Ukrainian border. 5 450 36 World

генерал,зандрарт Russia is rebuilding its capabilities, which poses increased threat to Baltic States, - NATO General von Zandrart The commander of NATO’s multinational Northeast Corps, Lieutenant General Jürgen-Joachim von Zandrart, believes that despite the war in Ukraine, Russia is restoring its capabilities and preparing for a possible confrontation with NATO. 3 268 8 World

нато,винищувач French and Belgian air forces to start patrolling Baltic airspace as part of NATO mission The air forces of France and Belgium will protect the airspace of the Baltic States with F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters and Mirage 2000 fighters. Previously, the NATO mission was carried out by the Italian Air Force for 4 months. 374 1 World

нато,море,чорне,кораблі For first time, NATO and its partners will conduct naval exercises to repel Russian aggression NATO countries and partners will conduct two-week naval exercises in the Baltic Sea, in which about 30 ships and more than 3,000 military personnel will take part. 1 605 11 World

зеленський Ukraine is preparing creation of Baltic-Black Sea Defense Union, - Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced his intention to create a security alliance with the countries of the Black and Baltic Seas. 5 851 70 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ландсбергіс Baltic countries offered five of their ports for Ukrainian grain exports Three Baltic countries - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia - offered to use their ports for the safe transportation of grain from Ukraine after Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. To implement the plan, the states asked the European Commission for assistance. 2 670 18 World

зерно Lithuania offers EU to increase Ukrainian grain exports through Baltic States Lithuanian ministers appealed to EU officials with a proposal to increase grain exports from Ukraine via a transportation route to Baltic ports. 1 158 3 Economics

россия,москва,кремль Russia wanted to "peacefully" return Baltic states under its control, - leaked documents In 2021, the Russian authorities developed a long-term plan to strengthen their influence in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania based on the factors of "soft power". 17 262 50 World

анушаускас NATO must be ready to react quickly in event of Russia’s invasion of Baltic states, - Lithuanian Defense Minister Anushauskas Ukraine must win this war, because Russia poses a "direct and long-term threat" to the Baltic states. 1 388 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

росія,білорусь,олімпіада Baltic countries and Poland oppose participation of Russians and Belarusians in 2024 Olympics, - head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Rinkevichs The Baltic countries and Poland oppose the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Olympic Games, this also applies to the possibility of performing under a neutral flag, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevichs said on Tuesday in Riga. 1 390 5 Sport

турист,росіяни,туристи Baltic countries, Poland and Finland may ban entry of Russian tourists, - head of MFA of Lithuania Landsbergis Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland, which share a border with Russia, may ban Russian tourists from entering their countries if the restrictions are not implemented at the level of the European Union. 1 603 14 World

литва Baltic and Polish foreign ministers call for increased military supplies to Ukraine and tougher sanctions against Russia At a meeting in Riga, the Baltic and Polish foreign ministers called for increased military supplies to Ukraine, as well as stronger anti-Russian sanctions, especially in the energy sector. 2 733 3 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

Ukrainian, Romanian ships hold exercises in Black Sea Ukrainian, Romanian ships hold exercises in Black Sea The Ukrainian and Romanian navies have conducted joint passing exercises in the Black Sea, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported. 1 241 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Envoy Volker on returning Crimea to Ukraine: "Baltic States were occupied by the Soviet Union for 40 years, and eventually that changed" Envoy Volker on returning Crimea to Ukraine: "Baltic States were occupied by the Soviet Union for 40 years, and eventually that changed" Moscow may return Crimea to Ukraine just as it has returned independence to the three Baltic States, despite their recognition as Soviet republics for a long time. 49 325 269 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

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