Five countries plan to revive the use of a weapon prohibited by treaty for more than a quarter of a century, hoping to strengthen their defenses against any Russian attack.
Tag: Baltic Region
Heat in Eastern Europe Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests
Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.
Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression
The government, along with two other Baltic nations and Poland, agreed last month to quit the 1997 accord that prohibits from using anti-personnel mines. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was cited as a key reason.
How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia
The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign.
Sweden Suspects ‘Gross Sabotage’ After Damage to Cable Under the Baltic Sea
The Nordic country has opened an investigation into the damage, just weeks after NATO stepped up its military presence in the area following a series of similar incidents.
Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach
A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again.
‘The Russian Language Is Everywhere Again’: Exiles Cause Unease in Lithuania
An influx of exiled Russian activists and refugees from Ukraine and Belarus is stirring fears in a country that fought to preserve its language and culture under Soviet occupation.
For Europe and NATO, a Russian Invasion Is No Longer Unthinkable
Amid crumbling U.S. support for Ukraine and Donald Trump’s rising candidacy, European nations and NATO are making plans to take on Russia by themselves.
Zelensky Visits Baltic Nations to Rally Support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is likely to find strong backing on a trip to the Baltic States, but other nations are increasingly wary.
Finland Raced to Join NATO. What Happens Next Is Complicated.
After decades of going it alone in security issues, Finns are finding that life in a large alliance is complex, expensive and deeply political.