Baltics
City Brands Itself 'G-spot of Europe' Before Pope Visit
"Nobody knows where it is, but when you find it, it's amazing," reads Vilnius's new tourism ad.
NATO State Fears Russian Taxi App May Snoop on Users
The newly arrived Yandex Taxi app is a product of one of Russia's most successful and popular digital companies—and Lithuanian officials are suspicious.
U.S. Demands for More NATO Spending Annoy Russia
President Donald Trump has often expressed views favorable to the Kremlin, but when it comes to NATO spending, Moscow disagrees.
NATO Forces Show Russia They Can Resist Invasion
Nearly two weeks of exercises have prepared NATO allies to respond to insurgents.
Saber Strike 18: U.S. Leads NATO War Game Near Russia
America is leading a drill with 18 other nations in Europe's northeast.
Russian Rockets Force Latvia to Close Airspace
The U.S. announced plans this week to provide the three Baltic States with around $100 million to purchase large-caliber ammunition, and over $70 million for military training.
Russia's Neighbors 'Summon' Top Envoys Amid Spy Scandal
Four countries bordering Russia reportedly called in Moscow's top diplomats on their territory as the EU decided its response to spy poisoning scandal.
Nazi Veterans March in Latvia Amid Europe's Nationalism
The march of the Latvian Legionnaires brings together veterans of two divisions of the World War II-era German Waffen-SS.
Video Shows U.S. Air Force Intercept Russian Fighters
The Russian jets didn't broadcast the proper codes to air traffic control.
NATO: Russia Undersea Activity Highest 'Since Cold War'
The alliance is concerned about Moscow's presence near undersea communication lines.
What Can EU Do to Halt Poland's Creeping Despotism?
The EU cannot afford to become indifferent to threats to the rule of law among its members.
We Must Help Those Fleeing Putin's Invasion of Ukraine
The 1.6 million who have been displaced are being badly treated by Ukraine.
In Big Shift, NATO May Target Russia With Cyberweapons
With the establishment of a new Cyber Operations Center, NATO has launched a new, historic campaign of electronic warfare.
Russia-NATO Cold War Leads Finland to Build Military
Russia's increasing military activity and NATO's mobilization of troops across Europe have put nonaligned Finland in a tough spot.
NATO Wants to Shoot Down Russian Planes With Air Shield
Lithuania's defense minister said NATO states "need to address" permanent anti-aircraft power across the Baltic states and Poland to counter Russia.
Russian Warns of Military Response to NATO Plan
A recently leaked NATO report said the alliance's existing command structure would "quickly fail" if met with an all-out attack by Russia.
Fearing Russia, Poland Boosts Army By 50 Percent
Poland's president has signed a bill to increase the size of the army to 150,000 troops.
Why Is Ukraine Attacking Anti-Corruption Activists?
It's disheartening to see law enforcement agencies more concerned with lining their pockets than fighting corruption.
U.S. Military Sends Troops to Russian Border
The arrival of new U.S. troops in Poland has Russia pondering deploying additional nuclear-capable Iskander missiles right across the border.
Russia Is Testing Out Live Bombings
Latvia's emergency services hotline went dead for the first time ahead of Russia's biggest nearby war game in years. Some suspect this was no coincidence.
Russian War Game Used 'More Than 40,000' Troops
Large drills require comprehensive observation from other nations and NATO that Russia did not invite during its Zapad 2017 exercise.
Will Poland Continue to Slide into Authoritarian Abyss?
The future of Poland's position in the European Union remains uncertain.
U.S. Jets Chase Russian Bombers Over the Baltic
Experts say Russia is playing psychological games with its European neighbors.
What Russia's Zapad Taught Us About Putin's War Fears
Despite being billed as a counterterrorism drill, Russia and Belarus's Zapad showed us what the Kremlin fears war with the West could look like, experts say.
Russia's War Game Spills Into NATO Skies, Causing Spat
The Baltic NATO ally summoned Russia's envoy to demand an explanation, but Moscow claims the incursion was an emergency call which is being "politicized."
U.S. Tanks Arrive in Europe to Quell Russia Fears
The U.S. unit is the second brigade of its kind in Europe and arrives days before a large Russian war game with Belarus, bordering both Poland and the Baltics.
NATO Chief Says World Is Most Dangerous in a Generation
"It is more unpredictable, and it's more difficult," Stoltenberg said when asked about the changes in the world over his 30-year career.
Russia Is Gearing Up for Massive War, Says Ukraine
Ukraine's President Poroshenko said Moscow showed no signs of backing off from his country and recent military activity shows the Kremlin is preparing for a much bigger conflict.
Is Russia's Wargame a Cover to Drop Troops by Poland?
Russia has a giant drill planned—and Poland fears the troops involved won't leave.
Ukraine's War Effort is Being Undermined by Corruption
The military-industrial complex is more committed to exporting weapons than supplying Ukraine's front line troops.