Baltic States: critical infrastructure security tightened amid Russian threat concerns

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Lithuania, Poland and other Baltic States are stepping up security around dams, power plants and natural gas infrastructure amid concerns that Russia could stage “false-flag” attacks intended to trigger confusion within NATO, Reuters reports. Lithuania has strengthened protection of critical infrastructure after its military intelligence reportedly obtained information that Russia was considering attacks in the…

Ukraine: Economy Minister identifies key economic priorities where support of diplomatic service is needed

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During a meeting with the heads of foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine, the Minister of Economy and Environment of Ukraine Oleksandr Kravchenko spoke about priority areas where the role of economic diplomacy is particularly important. The event was held within the framework of the diplomatic week “Restoring Peace and Leadership of Ukraine”. “The Ukrainian diplomatic…

Baltic States: Lithuania and Latvia see Kremlin-linked retailer close

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Lithuanian authorities are investigating whether the Russia-owned discount supermarket chain Mere, forced to close following European Union sanctions, has re-emerged under a new brand. The country’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation has asked the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) to determine whether newly opened Ola stores are linked to sanctioned Russian business interests and…

Armenia: tourist arrivals up in H1 2026

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According to data published by Armenia’s Statistical Committee, the number of tourists visiting Armenia in the first half of 2026 increased by 14.8%, to 1,041,598. In the first six months of 2025, 907,135 tourists visited Armenia. Thus, the number of tourists increased by 134,463 over one year. The total number of overnight stays by tourists…

Baltic States: intelligence services warn of possible Russian attacks on critical infrastructure

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Lithuania’s military intelligence has obtained information indicating that Russia is considering attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic States using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas confirmed the information. “We have intelligence indicating that Russia is considering unconventional kinetic attacks against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region. To carry out such operations, Russia would…

Ukraine: Prime Minister chairs meeting on business support in face of Russian attacks

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After the latest massive Russian attacks on trade, production and logistics infrastructure, on August 5, a meeting was held between the Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky, the Minister of Economy and Environment of Ukraine Oleksandr Kravchenko, the Deputy Ministers of Economy and Environment of Ukraine Vitaly Kindrativ and Yegor Perelygin, representatives of the Government…