Poland and the Baltics are tightening security around key infrastructure due to concerns of a potential Russian false-flag strike.
Andrius Sytas
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Latvia increased security at its hydroelectric dam and gas storage facility after intelligence indicated Russian threats, with Prime Minister Kulbergs requesting NATO air defenses and allied troops while warning that hybrid threats have escalated as Russia seeks quick victories.
The United States is pressuring Lithuania to allow Belarus to resume potash fertilizer exports through its port, currently sanctioned by the EU, though Lithuania maintains it will not discuss resumption while sanctions remain in force.
Estonia's defense minister says the US will defend its NATO allies against Russian aggression.
