European Union must prepare for long-term isolation of Russia - Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson During his visit to Estonia, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized that the EU must strengthen its economy and defense capabilities and support Ukraine in preparation for the long-term isolation of Russia. 1 302 24 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics Russian military presence in Baltic sea
US concerned about Russia’s campaign against Baltic states, fears escalation – Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia’s campaign against the Baltic states was causing "concern" amid fears that it could "escalate into something bigger." 2 637 28 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics
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. 2 486 15 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics
Russia is preparing to take matter to International Court of Justice over "surge in Russophobia" in Baltic states The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its intention to file a case with the International Court of Justice, accusing the Baltic states of "fostering Russophobia at the state level." 2 309 26 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics
French fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over Baltic states 11 times in one week French military aircraft scrambled at least 11 times over the past week as part of NATO’s air policing mission over the Baltic states. Paris intercepted Russian aircraft. 865 11 Previously in trend: interception of Russian aircraft Russian provocations over the Baltics
No grounds to believe Russia could open new front against Baltic states, Estonian intelligence says Current intelligence gives no grounds to believe that Russia could open a new front against the Baltic states, although the Kremlin often resorts to irrational steps. 1 915 17 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics
Russia is preparing attack on Lithuania’s infrastructure, - Nauseda The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, stated that intelligence reports indicate that Russia may be preparing provocations in Poland or the Baltic states in order to test NATO’s unity. 2 350 18 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics
Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jets intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, July 14. 1 289 9 Previously in trend: interception of Russian aircraft Russian provocations over the Baltics
Sweden warns of possible Russian attack on Baltic islands – Times Sweden does not rule out the possibility that Russia may attempt to seize one of the islands in the Baltic Sea in the near future. 3 284 8 Previously in trend: Russia will not stop in Ukraine Russian provocations over the Baltics
Rinkevics confirms reports of possible Russian sabotage: Next several or even 12 months will be decisive Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has warned that Russia may resort to provocations in the region when its position begins to weaken significantly on the battlefield in Ukraine. 686 2 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics Russian provocations in Europe
Provocations and "false flag" campaigns: Russian aggression is intensifying – Lithuanian Defence Minister Kaunas Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said that although there was no evidence of a Russian military buildup along the border, Lithuanian intelligence indicated growing aggression from the Kremlin. 549 2 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics Russian provocations in Europe
Kremlin has responded to Baltic states’ move: Moscow has no intention of proving anything to anyone The Kremlin has responded to the joint protest by the chargé d’affaires of the embassies of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania in Moscow, emphasising that it has no intention of "proving anything to anyone". 10 149 9 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics Drones over Baltic countries