Latvia’s parliament votes to quit global treaty protecting women – POLITICO
The legislation to withdraw from the treaty was introduced by a right-wing opposition party, Latvia First, but passed…
Lithuania accuses Belarus, Russia of “deliberate escalation of hybrid warfare” as balloons shut down airport
The government of Lithuania, which is a member of the U.S.-led NATO alliance, said Monday that it will…
Lithuania vows to shoot down Belarus smuggler balloons disrupting air traffic
Lithuania has drawn up plans to shut its border crossings with Belarus indefinitely, after the capital’s airport was…
Balloon-smuggling surge prompts Lithuania to permanently shut border with Belarus – POLITICO
Lithuanian authorities shut down airspace over Vilnius four times last week and three times over the weekend due to…
Two Russian military aircraft enter NATO member Lithuania’s airspace, military says
Published on 23/10/2025 – 20:12 GMT+2 •Updated 20:49 Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday for…
Ukraine’s allies rush to bolster Zelenskyy amid fears over Trump-Putin deal – POLITICO
Meanwhile, Kallas suggested that EU leaders would sign off this week on the bloc’s 19th package of sanctions,…
Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine – POLITICO
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have pledged $2 billion in four separate PURL packages. And…
NATO agonizes over leaky air defenses while Russian threat grows – POLITICO
Flexible response Still, strengthening allied air defenses may also require giving a broader mandate to Grynkewich. Historically, national…
How NATO is responding to Russia’s airspace violations – POLITICO
Rules of engagement must be in line with the alliance’s political guidance, she added. “For NATO, the main…
EU steps up ‘drone wall’ talks after Russian incursions – POLITICO
“This is a concrete follow-up to President [Ursula] von der Leyen’s announcement, as recent attacks and incursions have…
Three people detained in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Published on 18/09/2025 – 16:35 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Three people have been arrested near London on Wednesday on suspicion…
Poland’s border closure risks choking EU-China trade – POLITICO
Political chess Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi flew into Warsaw on Monday to talk with his Polish counterpart,…