Sweden to join NATO – POLITICO
Budapest finally made the move on Monday, with the parliament voting 188 to 6 votes in favor of the resolution. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán,…
Russia gearing up for decade-long duel with West, Estonia warns – POLITICO
The report notes a significant rise in military production in Russia, including of artillery and armored vehicles, that is enhancing Moscow’s ability to continue fighting.…
Former Finland PM Alexander Stubb wins presidential election – POLITICO
After attending school in Finland and later the U.S., Belgium and the U.K., Stubb entered politics in 2004 as a member of the European Parliament. He…
Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Russian Language Still Divides Russia and Baltics
Baltics and Russia’s post-Soviet relations are still marred due to sharp differences in geopolitical perceptions, probably even long before collapse of the Soviet Union. Noticeably,…
Putin could attack NATO in ‘5 to 8 years,’ German defense minister warns – POLITICO
An increasingly belligerent Russian President Vladimir Putin could attack the NATO military alliance in less than a decade, Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned. "We…
Estonia gets France’s help to prepare for ‘when’ Putin attacks – POLITICO
SAAREMAA, Estonia — As a light snow begins to fall, the only sound is the buzzing of a Black Hornet drone. It's measuring the coordinates…
Anti-Russian sanctions hurt the Baltics
Changes, that took place in the world after February 24, 2022 resulted in a sharp decline in the standard of living in the European countries.…
Sorry Russia, the Baltic Sea is NATO’s lake now – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. VILNIUS — A resurgent NATO is set to tighten its grip on the Baltic…
CIA warned Ukraine not to blow up Nord Stream, reports say – POLITICO
The CIA warned Ukraine not to destroy Nord Stream months before an attack on the gas pipelines, after receiving a tip from Dutch military intelligence,…
Europe gathered in unity for Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s plea exposed its divisions – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BULBOACA, Moldova — European leaders mounted a powerful show of defiance — and support for…
Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs – POLITICO
It’s an hour before dawn breaks over the North Sea. Aboard the KV Bergen, the officer of the watch is wide awake. The 93-meter long Norwegian…
Is there a war on? Big EU powers still short of NATO spending targets – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Not even a war has succeeded in pushing Europe’s biggest powers to reach their…
NATO is racing to arm its Russian borders. Can it find the weapons? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Add NATO’s military planners to the list of those concerned about having…
‘Oh my God, it’s really happening’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Kaja Kallas had been dreading the call. “I woke at 5 o’clock,” the Estonian…
Ukraine to get cold shoulder on rapid EU entry – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Top EU leaders are traveling to Ukraine this week, but they won’t be bringing…
NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. With war raging in Europe, the race to find NATO’s next chief is on. Jens…
Ukraine wants to join EU within two years, PM says – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has a tight two-year timetable for securing EU membership…
Poland to ask for Berlin’s permission to deliver German-made tanks to Ukraine – POLITICO
Poland will officially ask Berlin for permission to deliver German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Monday. “We will apply…