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NATO Needs to Spell Out Its Intentions More Clearly
Putin says NATO's plans are destabilizing. NATO should explain why they aren't.
Russia Jets Prompts NATO Air Defense over Baltics
Unannounced appearances of Russian military planes increased after the Ukraine crisis and remain high.
Latvia Takes Down Soviet Monument over 'Public Safety'
Russia strongly protested the move to take down the Communist monument.
Putin Appoints Crimean Commander to Head Baltic Fleet
Alexander Nosatov was deputy commander of the Black Sea Fleet during the Crimea annexation.
Estonia Accuses Russia of Violating Its Airspace Again
Estonia's Ministry of Defence claims Russian jets violated its airspace four times in 2016.
Lithuania Builds Fake Town To Simulate Russian Attack
Baltic armed forces are set to practice urban warfare in an artificial town.
The West Must Do Far More to Keep Putin at Bay
In RAND war games, Russian forces reached Riga, Latvia, and Tallinn, Estonia, in 60 hours.
Eastern Europe Is Telling Emigrants: 'I Want You Back'
The slogan has been adopted by Latvia for a government scheme aimed at coaxing workers home.
Dutch Men, Latvian Women Tallest in the World: Study
The study recorded increases (or decreases) in height in 187 countries across a century.
Majority of Poles Plan To Remain in U.K. Despite Brexit
Less than 6 percent of the U.K.'s Poles plan on leaving.
Latvia Spots 'Russian Navy Boat' Near Its Waters
The Russian tugboat Neptune was reportedly tracked approaching Latvia's sovereign waters.
NATO Chief: The Alliance and the EU are Moving Closer
Historically, NATO and the EU don't normally work together, but this is changing.
How Will Putin React to NATO's Show of Force?
Russia's annexation of Crimea and invasion of Ukraine has left many eastern NATO countries nervous and anxious for guarantees of NATO protection.
Poland Volunteers to Host NATO Baltic Intelligence Base
The Ministry of Defense wants a new center to coordinate Baltic deployments.
Russia Will Never Attack Any NATO Member: Lavrov
Russia's foreign minister vowed Russia would respond to NATO reinforcement.
U.S. Kicks Off 6,000-Strong Navy Drill in Baltics
B-52 bomber aircraft have been deployed for Baltops 16.
NATO to Deploy Four Battalions in Poland and Baltics
Poland's defense minister has confirmed discussions with NATO's Secretary General.
Visegrad Countries to Send Troops to The Baltics
The four countries plan deployments in support of NATO measures in 2017.
Russia Dismisses Latvian $210 Billion Damages Claim
Russia's Foreign Ministry called a contest for the best response.
Latvian NATO Drill Doubles Due to Russian Threat
Summer Shield 2016 is more than twice the size it was in 2014
Sharapova: Mayor Advertises City as 'Home Of Meldonium'
Nils Usakovs has been using the positive test for publicity.
Latvia Begins Construction of Fence on Russian Border
The construction of the border fence with Russia will cover an area of around 90km.
Poland and Baltic States To Build Gas Pipeline To Ease Dependence on Russia
The pipeline will provide almost all the gas requirements of the region's EU states
Baltic States Say Norway, UK and Finland Have Stolen Their Children
Lithuania, Latvia and Czech Republic have all spoken out about cases in the last few years.
Russian Supersonic Jets Force NATO to Scramble Fighters
The incident took place yesterday near Baltic allied airspace.
Latvia Plans Military Exercises for University Students
According to defence minister Raimonds Vējonis plans for voluntary training are underway.
German Artist Plans Anti-Russian Tank Protest in Latvian Capital
The project, which involves a Ukrainian tank positioned outside the National Library, awaits approval from Riga's pro-Russian mayor.
Russian Snap Military Drill 'Could Turn Into Assault on Baltic Capital'
Officials in the Baltics are calling for higher NATO vigilance as Russia steps up drills.
Putin Divides EU With Moscow Parade Invite, as Obama Declines and Kim Jong-un Considers
The 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, known as Victory Day in Russia, is expected to be the biggest to date
Lithuania Detains Alleged Russian Spy Ring at Major NATO Airbase
Several members of the Lithuanian armed forces that worked at a sensitive NATO base have been detained