Baltic region
Coverage of Baltic region in the Nexus archive.
- Lithuania Moves Red Army Graves to Leave Behind Soviet Past
Lithuania is exhuming Soviet Red Army graves to remove symbols of Soviet occupation, a move that has drawn protests from Moscow. The action is part of a broader conflict over historical memory and Russian influence in the Baltic region.
- Ukraine to Send Frontline Drone Experts to Strengthen NATO Defenses
Ukraine will send drone warfare experts to Latvia to assess air defense needs and counter drone threats in the Baltic region. Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs emphasized Ukraine's advanced practical experience in drone warfare and urged NATO to adapt more quickly amid concerns over Russian activities.
- Latvians are told to find shelter and NATO jets are scrambled after drone is spotted - a day after similar alert saw thousands take cover in Lithuania
Latvia issued shelter alerts and scrambled NATO jets after a drone was spotted near its airspace. This incident follows a similar alert in Lithuania the previous day that forced thousands of residents to seek shelter, highlighting escalating security concerns in the Baltic region.
- Europe faces stray Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Ukrainian drones have entered Baltic airspace, causing concern and tensions with NATO countries. The drones are being used as part of Ukraine's campaign to target Russian oil exports. The incidents highlight the expanding scope of the conflict beyond Ukraine's borders.