German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner visited Estonia and Lithuania to discuss security threats and cyber defense with Baltic leaders. This visit comes amid rising tensions due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued warnings to the Baltic States, accusing them of supporting Ukraine in its attacks on Russian oil facilities. This comes as Ukrainian assaults on these installations have intensified.
Russia has issued a warning to the Baltic States regarding their decision to open airspace for Ukrainian drones, stating that this could escalate tensions in the region. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova emphasized that this decision poses a direct threat to Russian security.
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has accused Russia of orchestrating a widespread disinformation campaign targeting the Baltic states. This initiative is seen as an attempt to undermine trust in NATO amid rising tensions in the region.