"Drone incursions have sparked growing concern across the Baltic States as Moscow and Minsk prepare for military exercises." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

Willing nations should send troops to fight with Ukraine against Russia, with or without NATO. @ebajarunas.bsky.social @cepa.org @anderseide.bsky.social @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social @germanambusa.bsky.social @avindman.bsky.social @acwlapsley.bsky.social edsolomon.substack.com/p/a-proposal...

"The Baltic states have had the US as a steadfast ally since the end of Cold War but may now have to build regional defenses as Washington turns away." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

“If Beijing supports a ceasefire agreement, it may pressure Russia to comply.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social

“A key factor may be China, Russia's main trading ally, which if it supports the US ceasefire proposal, may put pressure on Putin to comply.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social

The so-called [Nordic-Baltic 8] group also must play an active role in shaping the EU defense agenda, ensuring European tools complement, rather than replace, NATO efforts.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social

"Russia’s shadow fleet plays a crucial role for oil export earnings because of its central role in sanctions avoidance." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

"Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Tactics Target the Baltics" by @ebajarunas.bsky.social Published in Jamestown Perspectives: jamestown.org/program/russ... #JamestownFoundation #JamestownPerspectives

"Russia is prepared for a prolonged war and is currently not thinking about peace." @ebajarunas.bsky.social‬

"A more assertive policy is crucial to addressing the shadow fleet, particularly in the Baltic Sea, as the region cannot afford to delay." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

Choking Russia’s Shadow Fleet in the Baltic | "Efforts to shut down the shadow fleet have taken on greater urgency after attacks on NATO members’ critical infrastructure. Here’s what’s needed." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

Today, CEPA is excited to launch a landmark, expert-driven initiative to combat Russian hybrid attacks against the transatlantic alliance.

To repel Russian attacks, the West must take action that is “sufficiently devastating to make Russian eyes water and deter future misbehavior.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social

Lithuanian newly appointed Prime Minister Gintaras Paluckas is paying his first visit to Ukraine today and says he feels “privilege and honour”. The Prime Minister is accompanied by almost the entire cabinet. www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...

“We need deterrence by punishment,” @ebajarunas.bsky.social discusses the Western response to Russian hybrid warfare. “We are at war, and the first thing we need is to recognize we are at war.”

"The Baltic states, with a long history of Russian interference, offer a model for tackling hybrid threats." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

"The Baltic states, with a long history of Russian interference, offer a model for tackling hybrid threats." @ebajarunas.bsky.social

Today, Kęstutis Budrys assumes office as the Foreign Minister of #Lithuania. "We will actively work with allies and partners to achieve stability and democracy in Europe and its neighbourhood. Lithuania's voice in the world will remain loud and clear," states FM Budrys.

Someone Else’s Fault — Kremlin Propagandists Explain Syrian Collapse | "As Syria’s fleeing dictator arrived in Moscow, the state’s mouthpieces battled to shield Putin from any blame." @juliadavisnews.bsky.social

Baltic Power Shows Way on Hybrid Threats | "The Baltic states, with a long history of Russian interference, offer a model for tackling hybrid threats." Eitvydas Bajarūnas

Democracy must and can defend itself, especially against external influences: Romanian court cancels presidential election amid Russian influence fears. #hybdirthreats www.politico.eu/article/roma...

“At the last NATO summit in July 2024, allied leaders reaffirmed that if hybrid operations against member states escalate to the level of an armed attack, it could potentially prompt the invocation of Article 5.” Eitvydas Bajarūnas

FBI, together with international partners, disrupted Kremlin's AI bot farm spreading anti-Ukraine sentiments. Reminder to everyone: there is no need to debate with the crypto/"US patriot" accounts on X, unless you're interested in arguing with AI. Fortunately, they're not yet here.

#DeutscheWelle on decision of #NATO foreign ministers to look for more ways to protect members' assets from sabotage by 🇷🇺 and 🇨🇳 and on whether hybrid warfare could trigger Article 5 of the NATO treaty. Sharing my thoughts on the subject. @cepa.bsky.social amp.dw.com/en/nato-to-r...

EU puts TikTok on watch over election security

"Moscow’s hybrid war on the West needs a robust and smart response, which means coordinated action from the European Union." Eitvydas Bajarūnas

“The only place growth is still noticeable is in sectors linked to the military. Everywhere else in the economy growth is absent, or, at best, anaemic,” Alexander Kolyandr on Russia’s economic growth.

Great idea, as the consequence of recent Russia’s hybrid attacks and sabotage activities: the NATO has begun planning for its own fleet of unmanned boats meant to help protect critical undersea infrastructure across the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. www.defensenews.com/breaking-new...

The Russian #rouble has recently experienced significant depreciation, reaching its lowest levels since March 2022. Key factors: recent U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, high domestic interest rates and escalating geopolitical tensions. Fingers crossed rouble continue its course!

Stakes Rise in Baltic ‘Sabotage’ Standoff | "The West once again faces a choice after the latest apparent attack on its critical infrastructure. Any response will come at a high price." Elisabeth Braw

How to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Threats? First, Make Them a Priority | "Moscow’s hybrid war on the West needs a robust and smart response, which means coordinated action from the European Union." Eitvydas Bajarūnas

"The new European Defense Commissioner’s priority should be boosting private finance for European defense companies." Alexandre Buhler #DigitalAlliance

My latest article as a Visiting Fellow at the @cepa.bsky.social explores how the #EU should prioritize countering #hybridthreats: "How to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Threats? First, Make Them a Priority." cepa.org/article/how-...

Is the Kremlin really seeking to break up the United States? On the new Power Vertical Podcast, I speak with Russian opposition journalist Mikhail Zygar and retired CIA veteran John Sipher (@johnsipher.bsky.social) about Putin’s plot against America www.powervertical.org/2024/11/22/p...

Remember when russians said sanctions wouldn't hurt? Now their bread costs 103 rubles, their mortgages are at 28%, and their ruble is worth less than Monopoly money. Turns out war isn't just costly for Ukraine.

European governments and the United States have accused Russia of intensifying "hybrid attacks" following reports that Baltic Sea fiber-optic communications cables were damaged by suspected sabotage. #hybridthreats www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...

this is excellent -- how to get sub-threshold defence/deterrence in the Baltics (and avoid WW3) www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

“Ukraine is slowly being forced back in the eastern battlefields – it needs a new approach and its frontline soldiers agree.” Dyveke Undertun Aarhus and Michael C. DiCianna #1000days

Great meeting of @helsinkicomm.bsky.social - hearing “1000 Days of 🇷🇺’s War on 🇺🇦” chaired by Rep.Joe Wilson, online message by @zelenskyy-ua.bsky.social, witnesses – Andrii Sybiha, 🇺🇦FM, Hanna Hopko, fmr Chair of 🇺🇦Rada FACommittee, Mariia Kucherenko & @andrewmichta.bsky.social Strong support from US.

Any need to have more evidence of the dangers of #hybridthreats & #sabotage activities: "… Telia says that the communications cable between Lithuania and Sweden was also damaged.” t.co/E5npY7SFZ8

Making Russia Pay for Hybrid Attacks | "There is a range of actions the West can take to counter Russia‘s malign activities. With the problem worsening, they need to be swiftly considered and implemented." Eitvydas Bajarūnas

My new article as @cepa.bsky.social Visiting Fellow on #Russia’s #hybridthreats deterrence-by-punishments - “Making Russia Pay for Hybrid Attacks” cepa.org/article/maki...