Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hungary lobbied against EU's Russia sanctions at Moscow's request -- How Ukraine is 'systematically' destroying Russia's air defenses -- Massive explosion at Russian petrochemical plant in Tatarstan -- Finland developing Ukraine-style drone alert app ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/wednesday-april-1-2026/

#OperationPriboi ("tidal wave") began in 1949 on #ThisDayInHistory, when over 92,000 peasants, so-called "#kulaks", were violently deported to #Siberia from #Estonia, #Latvia, & #Lithuania by Soviet authorities, facilitating forced agrarian collectivization in the #BalticStates.

Baltic rail operators launch joint train procurement for Rail Baltica.

Baltic states rail operators announced a joint public procurement for trains to run on the European-gauge Rail Baltica line currently under construction.

Rail Baltica will connect Tallinn, Pärnu, Riga, Panevėžys, Kaunas, Vilnius and Warsaw.

Transport Minister Juras Taminskas said Lithuania has already laid its first tracks.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260319-baltic-rail-operators-launch-joint-train-procurement-for-rail-baltica?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#RailBaltica #Rail #Baltics #BalticStates #Lithuania #Latvia #Estonia

Baltic rail operators launch joint train procurement for Rail Baltica.

Baltic states rail operators announced a joint public procurement for trains to run on the European-gauge Rail Baltica line currently under construction. Rail Baltica will connect Tallinn, Pärnu, Riga, Panevėžys, …

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On Europe’s eastern flank, the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – fear they could become Vladimir Putin’s next target. After several drone incursions from Russia, the three countries are stepping up their defence strategies on the ground and in the air.
#Estonia #Lithuania #Latvia #Russia #Ukraine #Europe #BalticStates #EU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGlIdo3m-Ek

Europe’s borders under threat from Russia: Baltic states gear up for war • FRANCE 24 English

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RaiNews: Copernicus, febbraio 2026 il quinto più caldo di sempre: piogge estreme e inondazioni

L'Europa occidentale colpita da precipitazioni improvvise ed intense, ed inondazioni. Gelo su Russia nordoccidentale, Paesi baltici, Finlandia

Copernicus, February 2026 – the fifth warmest on record: extreme rainfall and flooding.

Western Europe hit by sudden and intense rainfall and flooding. Freeze over Northwest Russia, Baltic States, Finland.

#Copernicus #fifth #WesternEurope #NorthwestRussia #BalticStates #Finland

https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/03/copernicus-febbraio-2026-il-quinto-piu-caldo-di-sempre-piogge-estreme-e-inondazioni-il-clima-e0690933-ba33-477a-8d8d-5ff886865b6f.html

Copernicus, febbraio 2026 il quinto più caldo di sempre: piogge estreme e inondazioni

L'Europa occidentale colpita da precipitazioni improvvise ed intense, ed inondazioni. Gelo su Russia nordoccidentale, Paesi baltici, Finlandia

RaiNews

Lithuania has declared it would join possible U.S.-led actions against Iran if Washington requests it.

A presidential advisor confirmed this stance, positioning the Baltic nation firmly alongside its primary security ally on an issue outside European borders. This move reinforces Lithuania's value as a reliable NATO partner through classic alliance management. The specific actions remain undefined, but the political signal of solidarity is clear.

#Lithuania #Iran #USForeignPolicy #NATO #Geopolitics #BalticStates

NATO Signals Robust Response to Baltic Aggression

NATO leaders warn Russia of a strong response, including attacks inside Russia, if the Baltic states are invaded. Learn about the defense plans.

#NATO, #Russia, #BalticStates, #Defense, #Security

https://newsletter.tf/nato-russia-baltic-attack-response-2024/

NATO Says It Will Hit Russia Hard If Baltics Are Attacked

NATO leaders warn Russia of a strong response, including attacks inside Russia, if the Baltic states are invaded. Learn about the defense plans.

Leaders from NATO are warning Russia that if they attack Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania, NATO will respond with strong attacks that could go deep into Russia. This is to keep the Baltic states safe.

#NATO, #Russia, #BalticStates, #Defense, #Security

https://newsletter.tf/nato-russia-baltic-attack-response-2024/

NATO Says It Will Hit Russia Hard If Baltics Are Attacked

NATO leaders warn Russia of a strong response, including attacks inside Russia, if the Baltic states are invaded. Learn about the defense plans.