Étiquette : Latvia
Pro-Russian Influence Rises in Baltic States, Defense Projects At Risk
Pro-Russian influence is shaping Lithuania’s political landscape, affecting defense projects like the Suwalki Corridor military site. Latvia, with internal divisions and pro-Russian sentiments, also faces regional security risks. The Baltic states’ vulnerability underscores the need for coordinated defense strategies.
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Ukraine Takes Lead in Cross-Border Drone Warfare Against Russia
Ukraine overtakes Russia in drone warfare, launching more cross-border drones in March despite high losses claimed by Russia. Kyiv’s efforts to boost long-range drone capabilities mark a strategic shift, affecting regional stability and highlighting the conflict’s escalating nature.
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Russia Advances Military Plans Against Europe to 2027, Says Ukraine
Russia has accelerated its military plans against European states, moving readiness from 2030 to 2027, as per Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Head. The Baltic states are likely initial targets, driven by Russia’s imperial ambitions and perceived Western vulnerability.
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NATO Border Security Cuts: US Shift Leaves Baltic Allies Exposed
The U.S. will phase out key military assistance for frontline NATO states, pushing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to shoulder more defense costs as Trump’s “America First” policy reshapes regional security amid ongoing Russian aggression in Eastern Europe.
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LVRTC’s submarine fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea is damaged
The Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) submarine fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged early Sunday morning.
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Speech by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference in Sweden
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska spoke at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference in Sweden about the threat Russia plays to NATO as a whole. “Russia is preparing for a long-term confrontation with us. They say this openly, and they act accordingly. Just this year, Russia’s total military spending will be 7 or 8 % of GDP, if not more. Russia’s defense industry is scaling up, with the help of China, Iran, and North Korea; together, they’re aiming to destabilize the global order, to weaken Europe and North America, and to undermine our freedoms.”
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Le président Zelenskyy prend des mesures décisives : Lancement du plan de mobilisation
Le président Volodymyr Zelenskyy a demandé au ministre de la défense Rustem Umierov, au commandant en chef Valerii Zaluzhnyi et aux différents ministères ukrainiens de collaborer à l'élaboration d'un plan global de mobilisation des soldats.
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Russia’s Systematic Religious Persecution in Occupied Ukraine
ISW’s report reveals Russia’s systematic religious persecution in occupied Ukraine, targeting diverse religious groups to undermine Ukrainian identity. Acts include forced conversions, destruction of worship sites, and harassment of clergy, aligning with a broader campaign of cultural genocide.
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