Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times.

Growing security threats and Trump's statements about NATO are increasing interest in paramilitary organizations and defense investments in the Baltics. "We have to rely mainly on ourselves," says a voice from Lithuania.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis commented on the risk of a Russian invasion of the Baltics. He highlighted several aspects and recalled that the Russian Federation has always been a threat to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said this in an interview with RBC-Ukraine. "Russia has been a direct military threat to the Baltic countries for many years. And it is not only about the level of threat, but a…

Unplug and Push Off: View from the Baltics

The Baltic States strive to distance themselves from Russia since independence has gained ever more traction since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, with increasing concerns about great power grand bargains, is prioritizing military readiness and energy independence enough?