Two corvettes of the Russian Baltic Fleet left Baltiysk for a long-range exercise
Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Any sanctions imposed on Russia must be harsh
1 jaar geleden2x USAF KC135R RCH051/52 from NAS NAS Jacksonville to Europe
Starting January 24 to 29, Latvian inspectors will check Russian military facilities in the Smolensk and Bryansk regions, - head of the Russian National Center for Nuclear Risk Reduction Ryzhkov
1 jaar geleden3 x USAF C130J HKY729/731/732 to Tallin Estonia
The Norwegian Chief of Defence: "The situation is serious for Norway and for Europe" "Some readiness measures have been taken, including increased monitoring and revising of plans" "The Norwegian Armed Forces is ready to implement further measures"
Vice Minister at Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania: In light of Russia's increase in military pressure in and around Ukraine, Lithuania will provide Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and adjacent equipment to bolster Ukraine's defensive military capabilities
Javelin anti-tank missiles from Baltics as well as U.S. military stockpiles will arrive in Ukraine early next week: U.S. officials
Pentagon says it is looking at a range of options if allies in Eastern Europe request military support. It adds that the U.S. military capabilities could come from Europe but also from the United States
Defense Minister of Latvia: The Baltic states will send "Stinger" and "Javelin" systems, as well as various individual equipment to help Ukraine to strengthen its defences. I strongly urge Russia to de-escalate situation at the border with Ukraine and respect its sovereignty
1 jaar geledenNATO ships are undertaking a scheduled deployment to the Baltic Sea, in order to ensure continued maritime situational awareness
Foreign minister Lavrov says Russia has 'never' threatened 'Ukrainian people'
Lavrov: Russophobic minority of Baltic countries and Poland define anti-Russian policy of NATO and EU
It is hardly possible to seriously talk about the revival or restoration of the USSR - Russian Foreign Ministry
The NATO Secretary General's statement about readiness to accept Finland and Sweden into the alliance is an external pressure on their policy, - Lavrov
Visiting troops in Estonia Estonia, @ArmyCGS met with the Dep Commander Estonian Defence Forces. Strengthening the ties between the two countries, they discussed improving the military education and training of both countries.
U.S. approves allied weapons shipments to Ukraine as worries mount "Baltic NATO allies Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia can now transfer American-made lethal weapons such as anti-armor and ground-to-air missiles to Ukraine
Finland does not plan to join NATO in the near future but is ready to stand with its European allies and United States by imposing tough sanctions on Russia if it attacks Ukraine, Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Wednesday
Finnish Defence Forces has enhanced readiness, says difficult to predict how the security situation develops. As usual, no comments on operational details regarding posture
1 jaar geledenLatvian PM @krisjaniskarins: Who joins our club is up to NATO. Kremlin is afraid of Ukrainian democracy
Swedish Sec. Service warns of foreign (Russian) disinformation campaigns targeting far-right and anti-vaxx communities in Sweden
1 jaar geledenUS Army RC-12X Guardrail YANK01 orbiting over Latvia
1 jaar geledenBen Wallace: Good to catch up with my Latvian counterpart and good friend Artis Pabriks @pabriks in Riga tonight. We discussed many important issues from Nato, Ukraine and enhancing the JEF
1 jaar geledenEarlier today, ten ISR aircraft from multiple NATO members flew over the Baltics and Ukraine: USN P-8A (PK18x) US Army RC-12Xs (YANK01 & YANK03) USAF RC-135W (JAKE11) USAF E-8C (REDEYE6) RAF P-8A (GURNY01) RAF RC-135W (RRR7205) Swedish S100D (SVF604) Swedish S102B (SVF623) Norwegian 20ECM (NOW717H)
German P-3C (GNY4500).
"Operations at several locations in Stockholm According to information, the police have ongoing operations regarding drones at several locations in Stockholm. In addition to Nacka, it will be about central Stockholm, in Norsberg by the waterworks and around Kaknästornet on Gärdet
1 jaar geledenAnother two Ropucha having left today, we're again most likely looking at a serious joint Baltic Fleet/Northern Fleet amphibious group, only now in the North Sea
Over 2000 servicemen of Russian Western Military district take part in a drill in Leningrad region
Sweden: At least one drone spotted over Forsmark nuclear plant on Monday, police confirm
More on Swedish drone sightings: - one that overflew Stockholm is on tape - drones flew over 3 NPPs - Luleå airport on Fri - drone seen in Järna - large black "military" drones. Sensitive locations are in elevated surveillance for poss drone incursions
1 jaar geledenThree Ropucha-class LST have left the Baltic Sea through the Great Belt strait
