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• [New] All five European Union and NATO countries which border Russia - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Finland - have said they plan to exit the international treaty due to the military threat from their much larger neighbour. The Verardo Group's Substack
• Estonia has accused Russia of creating a serious threat to NATO in the Baltic Sea after a Russian fighter jet disrupted operations by the Estonian Navy to inspect an unflagged tanker that is on the United Kingdom's sanctions list. RFE/RL
• The German deployment is aimed at deterring potential Russian aggression towards Lithuania and fellow Baltic countries Estonia and Latvia, former Soviet republics that have become NATO and EU members and fear they are increasingly in Moscow's crosshairs. Space War
• Other countries such as Lithuania and Estonia acknowledge the threats to energy security. Insurance Journal
• Most under threat are Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, all formerly part of the Soviet Union. Daily Mirror
• Countries like Estonia have integrated blockchain for national identity management, allowing citizens to access government services securely with zero fraud risks. 15 Key Advantages of Blockchain Technology for Business
• Rail lines will later connect to the Czech Republic and to the Rail Baltica project, reaching Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. CMW
• South Korea is already an important partner for Estonia in defence equipment manufacturing, and Samsung C & T's experience in nuclear energy and large-scale power construction will be essential for ensuring SMR deployment in Estonia and Northern Europe stays on schedule and within budget. World Nuclear News
• Shoigu complained that Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia are increasing their annual defence spending due to an imaginary threat from the east. Critical Threats
• Disruptions were recorded in the Baltic Sea region as a whole, as well as in coastal areas in northern Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. EADaily
• The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have expressed fears that Russia will not cease its aggressive posture, potentially threatening NATO's northeastern flank. BalkanEU
• Multiple countries, including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden and parts of Germany, have experienced GPS disruptions which are often traced back to Russian transmitters. Defense News
• Brussels has supported the Baltic states' efforts with €1.23 billion ($1.28 billion) of investments in connections to Europe that will give Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia more options for a reliable power supply. DNyuz
• Baltic states such as Estonia and Latvia, which are under threat from Russia, are among the countries most interested in Rolls-Royce technology. Total News
• Finland and Estonia have expressed interest in purchasing Ukraine-made drones and exploring joint production opportunities. European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
• Years before Russia started its full-scale war against Ukraine, the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, correctly assessing the Russian threat, implemented far-reaching reforms to end their energy dependence on Russia. Foreign Policy Research Institute
• The United States is not the highest spender on defence in terms of GDP; Poland (4.12%) and Estonia (3.43%) are both ahead, and face more risk from being close to Russia's borders. The Independent
• The European Union needs to double its defence spending by €100 billion immediately, as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia warn that Russia is ramping up its military, and they push for joint borrowing, seizing Russian assets, and deeper cooperation with NATO. USGI
• Transitioning to electricity supplied from mainland EU will enhance the energy security of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Euromaidan Press
• Increased Energy Security - Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania no longer depend on Moscow for electricity, reducing the risk of political or economic pressure through energy supply disruptions. Economic Times
• Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania saw their dependence on Russian energy as a potential risk, prompting them to accelerate plans to join the European power network. Economic Times
• The so-called Brell power grid - which stands for Belarus, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania - is controlled almost entirely by Moscow and has long been seen as a vulnerability for the former Soviet republics, which are now Nato members. BBC News
• In Estonia, police and volunteer defence corps will man critical electrical infrastructure until the following weekend because of the risk of sabotage. hurriyetdailynews.com

Last updated: 14 June 2025