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POLITICSOct 3Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by RussiaAn EU sanctions showdown could strengthen the position of Andris Kulbergs, but a coalition puzzle awaits.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 2Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political homeLatvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / Young Latvians alliance and Latvia First — are competing vigorously to win over voters who once supported the “Russian” parties. Their rivalry is one of the campaign’s central stories: almost 35% of Latvian citizens speak Russian at home. Polls also suggest that the traditional “Russian” parties, especially Harmony Center, remain below the 5% threshold. Writing for Meduza, Sergejs Potapkins, a political scientist and Meduza [en]
MILITARYOct 2Putin says all weapons 'on agenda' if Russia's Kaliningrad attackedEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Putin warns the West that Russia is ready to use all means to protect KaliningradLe dirigeant russe insiste sur le fait que Moscou « ne menace personne » et ne fait que répondre aux déclarations des dirigeants occidentaux.BBC Afrique
CONFLICTOct 2Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend KaliningradAfricanews [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Russia will use all weapon if Kaliningrad comes under attack , Putin warns Westdunyanews.tv · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 1Latvian parliament adopts amendments on minority languages, restricting use of RussianLatvia's public-service media will be allowed to produce content in Russian only in an emergency, under a state of emergency, or for the targeted debunking of disinformation.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 1Latvia bans its public broadcaster from producing regular Russian-language content (except during emergencies)Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, has passed a law that effectively bans the public broadcaster LSM from producing content in Russian.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 1Russia warns of rigid response to any actions threatening KaliningradRussia has issued a warning about a strong reaction to any actions perceived as threatening Kaliningrad. This indicates potential geopolitical tension or conflict regarding the region.aa.com.tr · Turkey
CONFLICTOct 1Estonian FM calls for Russian hybrid attacks to be called warUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 1Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect KaliningradBBC World
POLITICSOct 1Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their mindsOn October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.DW News [en]
CYBEROct 1Russian narratives dominate AI chatbots on Lithuanian history – Culture Minister Lukas AlsysArtificial intelligence chatbots rely on Russian narratives when generating responses about the history of Lithuania. This is due to the Russian side uploading massive amounts of data online, which algorithms then absorb to formulate their responses.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYOct 1Latvian Defense Minister Says Russia's Hybrid Attacks, Not Nuclear Rhetoric, Are The Main ConcernLatvia’s defense minister has played down any immediate danger after Russia’s latest nuclear warning to NATO over Kaliningrad.RFE/RL
MILITARYOct 1Latvia detains couple suspected of spying for RussiaAuthorities allege the pair collected information on NATO forces, military aircraft and Latvia's support for Ukraine.Politico Europe
CONFLICTSep 30Lithuania protests to Russia over sabotage in Estonia and attacks on UkraineOn Wednesday, Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest with Russia over the sabotage incident in Estonia and attacks on Ukraine's population and civilian infrastructure.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 30Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in BalticJapan Today
CONFLICTSep 30Russia convulses Europe with its threat to use nuclear weapons against NATO: "It wants to intimidate public opinion in allied countries"El Mundo
MILITARYSep 30How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?Foreign Policy
MILITARYSep 30Zingeris: Lithuania needs additional NATO forces and air defenses against Russian dronesContinuing the rotation of U.S. troops will strengthen the deterrence against Russia and enhance Lithuania’s security. At the same time, the country should increase the presence of its allies and strengthen the defense of the airspace over Vilnius and the other Baltic states.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 30Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut offThe Independent World
CONFLICTSep 30Russia threatens NATO by letter with nuclear weapons use if allies try to isolate KaliningradEl Mundo
MILITARYSep 30Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukrainethechronicle.com.gh · Ghana
MILITARYSep 29Russia’s Jet-Powered Shahed Drones Are Quickly Evolving As Ukraine Scrambles To Blunt Their DamageThe War Zone