Estonia's Prime Minister sent a message to Russians, stating that while Russia currently poses no direct conventional threat to Nordic and Baltic countries or other NATO members, Moscow will continue hybrid attacks and efforts to deter partners from supporting Ukraine, and they should expect a tribunal.
Satellite imagery and Nordic media reports indicate Russia has significantly increased its military presence and built new bases near the borders of Nordic and Baltic countries. This rapid armament during winter is viewed as a serious threat by regional defense officials.
Foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries categorically reject Russia's direct disinformation campaign and false claims, supported by Belarus, following airspace violations in the North...
Leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries have arrived in Kyiv for meetings with Ukrainian officials, including the foreign minister, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day. Norway has pledged additional support during the visit.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that June and July will be decisive for the future of the war, while also discussing an updated energy strategy with the World Bank and the outcomes of the Ukraine-NB8 summit. He also revealed that his open letter to Putin achieved its goal of showing allies Moscow's rejection of peace.
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir participated in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in Helsinki alongside leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries, the UK, and the Netherlands, where Nordic leaders vowed increased support for Ukraine.
A call for Nordic and Baltic nations to set an example for European defense, suggesting that combining Finnish industrial capabilities with Estonian digital innovation would benefit the entire continent.
The NATO leader stated that support for Ukraine is unbalanced, noting that Nordic and Baltic countries contribute a significantly larger share of their GDP compared to other allies.