Baltics need de-escalation mechanism with Belarus’s assistance

Military tensions have escalated in the Baltics, with NATO members Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia experiencing regular incursions by Ukrainian drones diverted by Russian jamming. Recent incidents include a crash in Latvia that damaged an oil facility and a drone shot down over Estonia. Russia has accused the Baltic states of facilitating Ukrainian attacks, heightening the risk of miscalculation. Experts call for a new security mechanism to reduce military risks and maintain communication with Moscow.

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