Latvia’s threat perception has shifted since 2022. In a diverse society where about 37% speak Russian at home, recognition of risk has grown: roughly half
EU security is inseparable from Ukraine’s sovereignty. Europe must act, not posture. The package discussed in recent days is not a peace plan: it lacks
For Finland, Russia is a permanent potential threat — the illusion of a “predictable partner” collapsed after the 2022 invasion. The response was near-unanimous: join
It is necessary to increase pressure on Russia and secure reliable security guarantees for Ukraine. Ukraine and the European Union must sit down at the
A settlement without firm security guarantees poses a direct risk of renewed aggression by the Russian Federation. What is needed is not appeasement, but increased