1 year agoReuters: Finland’s Gasgrid & Estonia’s Elering state survey work will begin soon after sudden drop in pressure of Balticconnector natural gas pipeline spanning Gulf of Finland yesterday, suggesting a leak. Elering affirms that no cause “including sabotage” can be ruled out for the time being
Swedish Ministry of Defense: Our condition for sending fighter planes to Ukraine is to obtain NATO membership first
Latvia is closing one of its two border crossing points with Belarus. Silene border crossing
From 10 a.m. on September 13, Estonia prohibits the entry into the country of vehicles with license plates of the Russian Federation. Information was officially confirmed by the Estonian Foreign Ministry
Chief of Russian Foreign Intelligence Naryshkin: there is a threat to Russia from Poland and Baltic countries
FSB expelled Ukrainian citizen from Kalinigrad region, accused him in espionage on behalf of Poland
The Russian embassy in Helsinki accuses the Finnish authorities of detaining a Russian citizen at Ukraine's request
1 year agoLithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that the NASAMS air defense system launchers purchased by Lithuania will arrive in Ukraine in September
1 year agoPM of Finland Petteri Orpo is on visit in Kyiv
Power cut at Gothenburg's central station - trains stand still
President Zelensky is on visit in Sweden
Belarus: Lithuania has taken an "unfriendly step" by closing two checkpoints at the Belarusian border
1 year agoPresident @andrzejduda after talks at the Belweder Palace with the president of Latvia @edgarsrinkevics: the most important security issues, our borders under hybrid attack by Belarus, we have no doubt that in cooperation with Russia
Estonian Ministry of Justice has drafted a draft bill, which would curtail the right of Russian citizens' right to vote at Estonian local elections due to a threat to security
Russian Su-30 jet fighter crashed in Kaliningrad region, pilots died
1 year agoPrime Minister @MorawieckiM in Suwałki: We warn against provocations from Russia and Belarus. The Wagner Group may carry out sabotage actions, and all those who underestimate this threat may be responsible for further provocations and intrigues from that side
Prime Minister @MorawieckiM in Suwałki: We respond very strongly to these provocations, whose tool is the Wagner group, - we have created, among others a fence on the Polish-Belarusian border
Prime Minister @MorawieckiM in Suwałki: The Wagner Group in Belarus is one of the topics of our talks today with the President of Lithuania @GitanasNauseda. Their presence in this area is a test by Russia and Belarus of the reaction of Poland and our allies
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: Wagnerians can also disguise themselves as illegal immigrants and try to infiltrate the territory of Poland and other NATO countries to carry out diversion and sabotage actions that may have dramatic consequences. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: Lukashenka sees allies on the side of the Wagner Group to destabilize Poland, Lithuania and other countries. Wagnerians can be used to professionally push illegal immigrants into Poland
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: We talked with President Nauseda about the threats posed by Wagner troops. According to our data, there are several thousand, about 4,000, in the territory of Belarus, according to the information received from Mr. President, maybe even a little more
The naval exercises Ocean Shield - 2023 started in the Baltic Sea, more than 30 ships and boats, 20 other vessels, 30 aircraft, about 6 thousand military personnel taking part, - the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
1 year agoPro-Iranian militia in Iraq are now urging their followers to target Swedish citizens in Iraq, labeling them as "Supporters of Zionism”. Ash’ab al-Kahaf has issued a statement calling on its supporters to aim at Swedish interests & citizens in Iraq
1 year agoPresident Zelensky responded to question as to whether NATO was a success considering his frustration yesterday: “I think by the end of summit, we have great unity from our leaders and the security guarantees - that is a success for this summit, I think so. It’s my opinion”
.@pzydzpl @AndrzejDuda: As it is emphasized, NATO's nuclear umbrella extends over all the states of the alliance. If in any way Russian nuclear weapons were to be used against NATO countries, the countries of the alliance will respond accordingly
1 year agoPresident Volodymyr Zelensky began a meeting with President Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Vilnius
Macron: Zelensky's demands for more aid are legitimate to protect his country and people
"We make it clear that our support will last long and into the future.", - President Biden says G7 allies will help Ukraine "create a strong capable defense across land, air and sea" which represents a "long-term commitment" to the country
NATO Secretary General: What is happening in Ukraine is a war of attrition and logistical support is important to resolve it
Macron: The G-7 declaration on the security framework to support Ukraine reflects long-term support
1 year agoJens Stoltenberg: An honour to welcome President @ZelenskyyUa to our NATOSummit for the inaugural meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council. Our 3-part support package means Ukraine is closer to NATO membership than ever before. Today we meet as equals; I look forward to the day we meet as Allies
