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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spurred nearby countries to reconsider their military capabilities, with many now seeking long-range missiles.

Mircea Geoană did not provide any details of a planned deployment, but said there would be "a robust, flexible and sustainable presence" in eastern Europe.

Artis Pabriks told Newsweek that Russia's invasion of Ukraine can only be allowed to end with Kyiv's clear victory.

Putin and other Russian officials have repeatedly warned Russia could use nuclear weapons against NATO nations if they intervene in the Ukraine invasion.

Tomas Jaunzems and his crew arrived at the apartment complex knowing a rescue attempt was imminent.

Countries behave "too boldly" and they don't realize we can "handle them way faster" than Ukraine, a Russian TV panelist warned.

Ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin repeatedly warned the West about NATO's expansion, viewing it as a threat to Russia's security.

A Lithuanian lawmaker fired back at the outspoken editor of Communist Party-owned newspaper The Global Times on Tuesday.

The campaign, known as Ghostwriter, attempts to instill conflict in the intergovernmental military group, obtain confidential information and spy on dissidents.

EU leaders are accusing Belarus and Moscow of weaponizing migrant flows as a diplomatic standoff spirals into a humanitarian crisis.

Top officials from the Baltic states told Newsweek that Moscow and Minsk are weaponizing vulnerable migrants.

Top diplomats told Newsweek President Joe Biden must contain the short- to medium-term Russian threat and face China's existential challenge.

Top diplomats from NATO's Baltic states said the former president's public belligerence belied the alliance's response to Russian aggression.

Top ministers in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania all told Newsweek they had little hope that Russia would act in good faith over the new natural gas pipeline.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko warned the European Union on Tuesday night that Belarus would no longer protect neighboring states Lithuania, Latvia and Poland from immigrants illegally passing through the borders.

"Latvia considers that the only solution is new presidential elections," the Baltic country's foreign service told Newsweek of neighboring Belarus, where President Alexander Lukashenko warns against an outside plot against him.

"You don't own my body. You don't own me."

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. 

When asked whether he and the Baltic leaders experienced a "meeting of the minds" in regard to the threat from Moscow, Trump failed to mention Russia in his response.

The march of the Latvian Legionnaires brings together veterans of two divisions of the World War II-era German Waffen-SS.

Lithuania's defense minister said NATO states "need to address" permanent anti-aircraft power across the Baltic states and Poland to counter Russia.

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.

Latvia's armed forces reported observing two Russian Su-34 fighter jets, two Su-27 fighters, two MiG-31 fighters and one An-26 cargo jet.

In the Baltics, on Russia's western border, fear of war is strikingly high.

The Baltics were among the most concerned by Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

The Baltic country claims Russian jets and vessels neared its borders 13 times last month.

The Latvian ambassador to Canada said he does not feel safe even as NATO forces arrive ahead of Russian war games simulating an attack on the West.

Reports suggested Russian ships might be readying for the arrival of a U.S. ship in the region.

The navy has scheduled a series of tests for the cruise missile armed Krasnodar submarine.

Recent Russian deployments suggest a new intervention in Ukraine, Belarus or the Caucasus.