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Pro-Russian activity raises concerns in Latvia

A reported uptick in pro-Russian activity in the eastern Latvian region of Latgale highlights Riga’s concerns about Russia, particularly in light of the standoff between Moscow and the West over Ukraine. Although the potential for serious pro-Russian separatist activity to materialize is much lower in Latvia than it was in Ukraine, Moscow still represents a threat to Riga, as demonstrated in a Nov. 18 report of Russian military planes flying near Latvian airspace and territorial waters. Because Latvia supports the pro-Western government in Ukraine and is courting a greater security commitment from NATO, Russia will likely maintain pressure on the small but strategic Baltic country through Russian-speaking communities and other means. […]

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Sweden important partner in ensuring regional security

Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that Sweden is a very important partner in ensuring regional security, the ministry said. […]

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Putin is in self-imposed isolation among global leaders, Lithuanian president’s adviser says

The recent G20 summit showed that global leaders are united over Russia‘s aggression in Ukraine, says, Jovita Neliupšienė, chief adviser to President Dalia Grybauskaitė on foreign policy issues. […]

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Tensions in Ukraine: Is Putin planning a major offensive?

As military clashes between Ukraine‘s government forces and pro-Russian separatist fighters in the country’s eastern regions intensify, Lithuanian political scientist Kęstutis Girnius says that the situation might become even more dangerous, especially in the run-up to the G20 summit. […]

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CNN’s withdrawal from Russia – Kremlin’s next step in isolating population

Journalist Romas Sakadolskis says that recent news of the US news broadcaster CNN withdrawing from Russia is a sign that the Kremlin is making effort to further isolate the Russian society from the world. […]