‘It’s Our Backyard’: On Board a Lithuanian Patrol for Russian Hybrid Threats in the Baltic
BALTIC SEA — Through Captain Arunas’ binoculars, visibility is close to zero: “One kilometer, no more.” The thick…
Britain monitored Russian spy ship that entered UK waters, minister confirms – POLITICO
For two days, the Royal Navy deployed HMS Somerset and HMS Tyne to monitor the vessel “every minute…
Russia’s hybrid warfare could cause ‘substantial’ casualties, senior NATO official says – POLITICO
Since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has ramped up its campaign of so-called hybrid attacks…
Kaunas: the heart of Lithuania and the Baltic’s key river port
Friday, 27 December 2024, 13:25 Malaga Airport is continuing to offer direct flights to cities that are typically…
China won’t step in to end the war in Ukraine, warns Lithuanian FM – POLITICO
In July, Ukraine’s former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, visited China in an effort to reset relations and find…
EU’s Russia sanctions deal collapses over business loophole spat – POLITICO
The rest of the package focuses mostly on sanctioning companies and vessels involved in circumventing existing EU penalties…
Kallas gave top EU official the ax and governments aren’t happy – POLITICO
Juhansone, a former Latvian ambassador, who is currently the top EU official at the Commission, is a close…
Russia could test NATO loyalty to ‘mutual defense’ clause – POLITICO
“But if such views gain the upper hand in the government headquarters in Moscow, the risk of a…
Trump can’t deliver a peace deal, says ex-Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba – POLITICO
“People in Europe can be pissed off with me, but I kept saying, and I will keep saying,…
Is Boris Pistorius the new face of Germany’s socialists? – POLITICO
Scholz, for his part, said he was certain of Pistorius’s “loyalty” in an interview with German daily Welt…
Putin’s Navy Advisor Names ‘NATO Lake’ As Top Priority
Putin‘s navy advisor has named the ‘NATO Lake’ as the country’s most important military and security task. Nikolai…
Poland’s Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win – POLITICO
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans meetings with leaders from the EU, the U.K. and NATO to discuss…