Baltic

FILED - 09 May 2022, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) watches the Victory Day military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II at Red Square in central Moscow. Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Russia: No decision yet on moving nuclear weapons to Baltic region

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/14/22

Former president Dmitry Medvedev, who is now deputy head of the National Security Council in Moscow, had threatened to station nuclear weapons in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

File photo showing Dimitry Medvedev (R), a close ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin who served as president between 2008 and 2012, with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov. Photo: Archive of the President of Russia.

World

PRESSURE

Medvedev: Nuclear weapons in Baltic if Finland and Sweden join NATO

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/22

He specifically mentioned the possibility of stationing Iskander missiles, hypersonic weapons and nuclear-armed naval vessels in the region effectively within range of the homes of Finns and Swedes

Troops belonging to the NATO eFP Battle Group. Photo: Spanish Ministry of Defense/Flickr.

Spain

WAR IN UKRAINE

Spain will send more troops to reinforce NATO Battle Group in Latvia

The Nomad Today 3/1/22

The additional capacities contributed by Spain will be a field artillery unit, an engineers unit (sappers and supports), and logistical support capacities

11 November 2021, Poland, Kuznica: Humvees of the Polish Army are on their way to the Kuznica border crossing on the border between Poland and Belarus. The migration crisis involving refugees trying to enter the European Union via Belarus has escalated on Poland's border with Belarus. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa.

World

CRISIS

Baltic states warn of possible military escalation at Belarus border

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/12/21

Lukashenko threatened Thursday to cut energy supplies to Europe

Finland

VIKING SALLY MURDER

Finnish court acquits suspect in 34-year-old Baltic ferry murder case

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/1/21

The Danish suspect allegedly admitted his guilt during police questioning, but as he was not informed of his rights and no lawyer was present, the court did not recognize the statement as evidence.

22 April 2021, Czech Republic, Prague: The Russian flag waves on top of the Russian embassy in Prague near a construction with graffiti ready "Putin, Go Home". Photo: Kamaryt Michal/CTK/dpa

World

CRISIS

Baltic states expel Russian diplomats

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/23/21

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced a reaction to the renewed expulsion of its diplomats.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Baltics demand EU distribute AstraZeneca vaccine before authorization

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/23/21

"Precision of procedures matters. But so does speed. The delays cost lives," the three prime ministers wrote in identical tweets.

Video

NATO boasts of its power in the Baltic Sea

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

The military superpowers continue to display their capabilities in front of their adversaries - real or imagined - in the Baltic Sea. The latest episode is shown in a video posted on…

Finland

IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS

Radioactive isotopes detected over Finland

The Nomad Today 6/29/20

Russian nuclear authorities deny that the radiation came from a leak at their plants.

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Coronavirus

Baltic states to open borders to each others' citizens

The Nomad Today 5/6/20

The three Baltic Republics will establish a 'travel bubble' within the EU amid an easing of pandemic restrictions. Citizens arriving from other countries have to obey 14 day self-isolation period.

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Finland

Prime Ministers of Finland and Latvia discussed Baltic region security

The Nomad Today 2/12/20

During his visit to Helsinki, Prime Minister Karinš also had a meeting with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö.

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Finland

Prime Minister Marin to visit Sweden and Estonia

The Nomad Today 1/3/20

Discussions will focus on bilateral relations and matters related to the Baltic Sea region, including European security and environmental protection.

A view of Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo: Pixabay.

Finland

Finnish Foreign Minister will visit Lithuania

The Nomad Today 10/27/19

Relations with Russia and the situation in the Baltic Sea Region will be on the agenda.

Video

Tense encounter between NATO and Russian fighters on the Baltic

The Nomad Today 8/14/19

The Russian Ministry of Defence has released a video about an incident occurred last Tuesday above the Baltic Sea. The video has been broadcast by Sputnik. According to the Russian…