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President of the Republic of Finland: Together with Minister for Foreign Affairs @elinavaltonen we had an excellent call with @ZelenskyyUa. We discussed the situation on the battle field, president Zelenskyi’s recent trip to the Gulf region and how to continue supporting Ukraine’s defence capabilities

Joint statement by Baltic Foreign Ministers: Russia’s disinformation against Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania is baseless. No drone attacks launched from our territory. We stand firmly with Ukraine’s right to self-defense

Russian GRU spying operation exposed in Finnish homes.The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) and Traficom's Cyber ​​Security Center participated in an international operation led by the FBI to disrupt the cyber espionage operations of the Russian military intelligence service GRU

Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says (Reuters)

Alexander Stubb: Spoke with @realDonaldTrump @POTUS. Constructive discussion and exchange of ideas on Nato, Ukraine and Iran. Problems are there to be solved, pragmatically

Finland: Third drone found near Russian border was Ukrainian and carried a warhead: Yle sources

On March 30, the National Armed Forces detected a foreign unmanned aircraft near the Latvian-Russian border, near the territory of Ludza and Balvi municipalities. A mobile broadcast was launched in the relevant regions to promptly inform the population. The aircraft did not enter Latvian airspace.

Explosions were reported at the port in Vyborg, Leningrad region of Russia

Drone arriving from Russian airspace hits Auvere power plant chimney. The drone entered Estonian airspace from Russian airspace. Rescue Board deminers are operating on site, the proceedings are being led by the State Prosecutor's Office, and the case is being investigated by the Security Police Board. "According to current information, the drone was not directed at Estonia. Initial operations are currently being carried out, the investigation will clarify the more detailed circumstances," said State Prosecutor General Astrid Asi. According to Enefit Power's initial assessment, the power plant has no immediate damage and the incident will not have a significant impact on the Estonian electricity system.

Unidentified drone entered Lithuania airspace and crashed into the lake in Varena District

Finland's President Alexander Stubb said NATO allies should take Trump's warnings seriously about securing the Strait of Hormuz. Stubb said countries able and willing to support the US should do so

Sweden moves to acquire 20 M142 HIMARS rocket systems along with GMLRS and ATACMS missiles in a U.S. approved deal worth about $930 million - Reuters

The Swedish coast guard has boarded the MV Caffa (IMO9143611) un suspicion of being a stateless vessel. The operation was carried out in the Baltic Sea in Swedish territorial waters in the area of Trelleborg

Defense minister @anttihakkanen says Finland will change legislation banning nuclear weapons on its territory. Häkkänen declared the ban no longer suits Finland's security needs and that if necessary, nuclear arms could be used for national defense

The drone spotted near the French aircraft carrier was indeed Russian, the Swedish military confirms.

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Kyiv today with colleagues from the Nordic and Baltic countries, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission

Sweden announced a 12.9 billion crown ($1.42 billion) military aid package to Ukraine that will include air defense, drones and long-range missiles

Russia is attempting to recruit individuals connected to criminal activity to organize sabotage, according to Normunds Mežviets, head of the Latvian State Security Service. According to him, the main targets of Russian intelligence services are military facilities and critical infrastructure.

Polish military counterintelligence service detains an employee of defence ministry suspected of collaborating with Russian intelligence, according to local report

14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that tankers concealing their origin, by changing flags, switching off transponders, or operating without proper documentation, will be treated as vessels without nationality. Such ships may be detained without legal risk. Russia was also accused of deliberately interfering with satellite navigation systems, posing a serious threat to maritime safety and complicating rescue operations in the event of accidents. The statement was signed by Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom

The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine are participating in commemorations of the January Uprising. A joint conference is planned for today.

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson after Trump tariff threat: “We will not let ourselves be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. I will always stand up for my country, and for our allied neighbours. This is an EU matter that affects many more countries than those now being singled out. Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and Great Britain for a collective response."

NATO is weighing new initiatives to strengthen vigilance around Greenland, including an “Arctic Sentry” concept modeled on “Baltic Sentry” using aircraft and vessels to protect critical infrastructure. Denmark is expected to set the direction and pace - VG

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Latvia will request an extraordinary meeting of the @UN Security Council in response to Russia's barbaric attack against Ukraine, including using an intermediate range ballistic missile close to the EU and NATO border

Kaja Kallas: The Baltic Sea has seen a clear pattern of disruption since the start of Russia’s war. Europe’s critical infrastructure remains at high risk of sabotage. I thank Finland for taking swift and determined action in seizing the ship and crew suspected of damaging subsea cables yesterday. As the investigation continues, Europe remains vigilant and in close contact with Finland and Estonia. The EU will continue to fortify its critical infrastructure, including by investing in new cables, strengthening surveillance, ensuring more repair capacity, and moving against Moscow’s shadow fleet, which also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks

Finnish police say they have apprehended a ship suspected of damaging a critical undersea telecommunications cable connecting Finland to Estonia

Poland’s top military commander warns the country is in a “pre-war” phase, saying Russia is already preparing for possible aggression by trying to destabilize Poland, undermine trust in state institutions, and create conditions for future attacks

Polish authorities are investigating a site in Żelizna, Lubusz Voivodeship, after a man spotted drone-like debris during a forest walk. The police, aided by the Military Gendarmerie and prosecutors, are securing the area following the discovery

Belarus has freed 123 prisoners, including protest leader Maria Kolesnikova, rights groups and state media report

Lithuania's Prime Minister announced on Friday that the country will declare a national "emergency situation" over the influx of smuggler's balloons launched from Belarus