Baltic Sea

The Russian Federation has begun the “demilitarization” of Kaliningrad against the background of fighting in the Kursk region, – Lithuanian Defense Minister

The Russian Federation has initiated the “demilitarization” of Kaliningrad amid the ongoing conflict in the Kursk region, according to the Lithuanian Defense Minister. This move has sparked a plethora of speculations and debates regarding the motives behind such a decision. Many are questioning why Russia would withdraw troops from a strategic province surrounded by NATO nations, potentially leaving it vulnerable to a possible incursion.

Some suggest that Putin may have been compelled to move units from Kaliningrad to address the escalating situation in Ukraine’s Kursk Oblast, where fighting has intensified. This repositioning of forces raises concerns about the implications it may have on the security dynamics in the region.… Continue reading

The Moscow Times: Russia unilaterally decides to redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea – Euromaidan Press

Russia’s recent decision to unilaterally redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea is a bold and unsettling move that demands attention and a strong response from the international community. This act of aggression is, without a doubt, a calculated test of Western resolve and a clear indication of Russia’s intentions to flex its military muscle and challenge the existing norms of international law and order.

The timing of this provocative move, coinciding with tactical nuclear weapons exercises in the Southern Military District, is not a mere coincidence. It is a deliberate attempt to incite fear and uncertainty among Western officials and assert Russia’s dominance in the region.… Continue reading