German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock yesterday accused Russia of carrying out hybrid attacks on the three Baltic states along its eastern border, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
Speaking at a joint news conference with her Latvian counterpart Baiba Braze, Baerbock said Germany and its Western allies would strengthen their solidarity with the Baltic countries in the face of growing threats from Russia.
“We are now witnessing that the Baltic states and the Baltic region have largely become the focus of Russian hybrid warfare. Hardly a week goes by without hearing about more GPS jamming in air traffic, the discovery of a new disinformation network or border buoys suddenly disappearing,” Baerbock said.
Noting that Germany and its Western allies have recently increased their military presence in the region, Baerbock promised to continue taking all measures to strengthen defense and deterrence in the Baltic region.
“It is important to make it clear, and I would explicitly say it once again today, that you are not alone. The security of the Baltic States, and ultimately the security of Latvia, is also our own security. The border with Russia is not just a Baltic or Finnish border, it is a common border for NATO and the European Union (EU) members,” said Baerbock.
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