Baltic states
Eastern European NATO members will seek more cohesion
A meeting in Riga highlights splits on NATO’s eastern flank
Eastern EuropeRisk of border incidents in Baltic region will grow
A river between Estonia and Russia is the latest site of tensions in the area
Baltic statesEU planning to impose tariffs on Russian grain
The EU is preparing to impose tariffs on imports of grain from Russia and Belarus
RussiaNATO will limit Russian rhetoric for Baltic minority
Putin’s reaction to Baltic states’ treatment of Russian-speakers will probably remain disruptive rather than aggressive
Baltic statesGermany will expand military presence in the Baltics
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said a German brigade could be permanently stationed in Lithuania
GermanyBaltic fiscal prudence will return even with low debt
Crisis years 2020-22 have increased Baltic states’ spending and debt, as rising interest rates raise debt-service costs
Baltic statesEastern EU states may restrict Russian travel further
Russia’s neighbours have secured full suspension of 2007 EU visa agreement despite fears of alienating ordinary citizens
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