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World Aug 14

How Baltic nations are working to fortify their border with Russia

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev

World Feb 23

Russian President Vladimir Putin presents state awards to servicemen in Moscow
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New film highlights fear in Estonia, Finland and Sweden of Putin’s aims beyond Ukraine

The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in…

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

Politics May 22

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas looks on during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina, and Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, in Riga, Latvia May 6, 2024. Photo by Ints Kalnins/Reuters
Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says

Estonia is seeing a rise in instances of sabotage, electronic warfare and spying. Kallas says not all nations see the attacks as interconnected, despite NATO's assertion that Russia is intensifying its campaign against the alliance from the Baltics to Britain.

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

World Feb 13

European Union leaders summit in Brussels
Leader of NATO member Estonia wanted by Russia over removal of Soviet-era monuments

Estonia and fellow NATO members Latvia and Lithuania have pulled down monuments that are widely seen as an unwanted legacy of the Soviet occupation of those countries. Moscow has denounced those moves as a desecration of memory of Soviet soldiers…

By Associated Press

World Jan 10

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy visits Lithuania
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy begins visit to Baltic nations, seeking aid from allies against Russia’s invasion

On his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said the trip to the Baltic countries would focus on security concerns, Ukraine's hopes to join the European Union and NATO, and building partnerships in drone production and electronic warfare capacities.

By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press

Oct 11

Finland police investigate undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage

By Associated Press

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation, or NBI, says it has started gathering evidence at the location of the leak, which was detected Sunday on the Balticconector pipeline connecting the two NATO allies.

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Aug 28

Poland, Baltic states warn they could seal borders with Belarus if military, migrant tensions grow

By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press

NATO members Poland and the Baltic states say they will seal off their borders with Russia's ally Belarus if there are any military incidents or a massive migrant push by Minsk.

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Mar 05

Estonian prime minister’s Reform Party gains big victory in parliamentary election

By Jari Tanner, Associated Press

Voters in Estonia elected a new parliament Sunday with initial results suggesting the center-right Reform Party of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. one of Europe’s most outspoken supporters of Ukraine, had won overwhelmingly with nearly all votes counted.

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Sep 19

Baltic nations close borders to Russian citizens over Ukraine war

By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press

Under the coordinated travel ban, Russians wishing to travel to the Baltic countries as tourists or for business, sports or cultural purposes will not be allowed in even if they hold valid visas for the European Union's checks-free Schengen Area.

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Mar 29

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Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on war in Ukraine and the Russian threat

The tiny nation of Estonia shares a 180-mile border with Russia. During World War II, the Soviet Union occupied the country and then annexed it until Estonia regained its independence. Now, it is a NATO and European Union member on…

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