Merkel's Ukraine comments spark Baltic anger, Russia praise DW 10/08/2025
Efforts to start direct EU–Russia talks in June 2021 failed due to opposition from Baltic states and Poland, and Russia launched full-scale aggression after December 2021.
Merkel uproar: Criticism from Poland, praise from Moscow DW 10/08/2025
"us as the European Union to talk directly to Putin. This was not supported by some countries, primarily the Baltic states. Poland was also against it as they were afraid that we did not have a common policy towards Russia."
Poland and Estonia welcome Trump's order to 'shoot down' Russian jets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Poland and Estonia back shooting down Russian aircraft that violate NATO airspace after a US order, escalating tensions and risking Russian retaliation.
'Lost tourists' in the forest might be Russian spies, Latvia warns
Russia poses a significant threat to Latvia's national security, with intelligence agencies urging vigilance against potential spies disguised as tourists.