Latvia’s intelligence service assesses Russian security risks to the Baltic states

From the military to the airport: Latvia uncovers major Russian espionage network

On 19 June, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) asked prosecutors to initiate criminal proceedings against four Latvian nationals accused of gathering intelligence in Latvia and passing it to Russian intelligence services through the pro-Kremlin criminal organisation Baltic Antifascists, the agency announced. The four suspects were arrested in January after investigators concluded that they had systematically [] The post From the military to the airport: Latvia uncovers major Russian espionage network appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security

MOSCOW, July 8: The Kremlin on Wednesday warned that any decision by the Baltic states to hosting nuclear weapons would increase security risks in the region rather than strengthen them, saying Russia would respond with countermeasures to protect its national interests. The warning came after Lithuanian media reported that the country’s parliament is considering lifting the constitutional ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The proposal follows Finland’s decision to remove its own legislative restrictions on the import and storage of nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Moscow. According to Lithuanian media reports. Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesman

Russia warns Baltic states of opening territory for strikes on Russia

The Baltic states are playing with fire by providing their territory for strikes on Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. By submitting to NATO and EU discipline and providing their territory for hostile actions against Russia in the context of the Ukrainian conflict, the Baltic states are 'playing with fire.' They know this perfectly well, Galuzin said, cited by RIA Novosti. The day before, Galuzin warned that Latvia's NATO membership would not exempt it from the consequences of its involvement in attacks on Russian territory. Last week, Galuzin said Russia had verified information that Latvia and other Baltic countries had already made their airspace available as transit corridors for Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles conducting attacks against targets within Russian territory. The Baltic states have consistently denied Moscow's accusations.

Security of BRICS countries under threat — Shoigu

The Russian Security Council secretary said the situation surrounding such a notorious mechanism as the International Criminal Court, whose activities pose a direct threat to the national sovereignty of non-Western countries, deserves special attention

Kremlin: Türkiye's S-400 is 'very sensitive' topic

Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Friday thatTürkiye's ownership of the Russian-made S-400 defense system is a very sensitive topic. We have had contacts with the Turkish side on this matter. And we will continue to have contacts, Peskov continued, AzerNEWS reports.