Estonia accuses Russia of arson attack on defence firm supplying Ukraine
Tallinn accuses Moscow of responsibility for the fire at Estonian company Milrem Robotics, a supplier of unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.
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The Baltics urgently need a de-escalation mechanism; Belarus can help
Amid growing risk of spillover from the Ukraine war, the Baltic states could seek de-escalation channels through Minsk.
ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania
The prosecutor’s office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.
Lithuania charges multinational gang of Russian-directed sabotage attacks
Russia behind attempted 2024 arson attack on plant supplying radio wave scanners to Ukrainian military, Lithuania says.
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Video: Belarus frees prisoners after US lifts potash sanctions
Prisoners released from jail in Belarus as part of a sanctions-relief deal with the US, reunited with their loved ones.
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Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus
Move comes with concern rife that Minsk, alongside ally Russia, is using hybrid warfare and testing NATO.
Lithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack
Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.
Lithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings
Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.
Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory.
Lithuanian president says Russian jets violated the country’s airspace
Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have led to fears that Russia is testing NATO.
Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
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