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The Baltic Sentinel is a defense journal based in Tallinn. Observing and reporting developments in NATO's northeast.

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Beijing submitted a mock report to Estonian authorities in a clear attempt to obstruct the investigation into the 2023 Balticconnector undersea gas pipeline damage and impose the narrative of an accident.

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FROM SABOTAGE TO SUBTERFUGE ⟩ China’s Mock Report Presented to Estonian Authorities Clouds the...

Labeling the damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline as a likely Chinese hybrid attack could have significant economic repercussions for the victims.

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@The_Ba_Se

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2 months

'Pavel Durov took money from the same Russian oligarchs he criticized. At the same time, he wrote posts claiming he was forced to leave Russia. This was part of a PR strategy,' former #Telegram director Anton Rosenberg told us in an in-depth interview.

INTERVIEW WITH FORMER TELEGRAM OPERATIVE ⟩ Anton Rosenberg Claims Pavel Durov Took Money From the...

Anton Rosenberg, the former director of special projects at the instant messaging service Telegram, is convinced that Pavel Durov is not someone who places a high value on civil liberties.

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Recently, @The_Ba_Se interviewed insightful 🇺🇦 war analyst @MBielieskov to get his panoramic grasp of Ukraine's situation before and after the Kursk incursion. Here are some of his key takeaways:

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Putin is running on fumes and is therefore determined to derail the West in 2024, Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warns in his panoramic essay about the current state of the horrific #WarinUkraine

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JONATAN VSEVIOV'S PANORAMIC ESSAY ⟩ Putin is Determined to Derail the West in 2024

Putin seems to believe that if the West and Ukraine can withstand the challenges of 2024, his claim that "time works in Russia's favor" will be disproven in 2025. Consequently, the Kremlin is...

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After losing Kursk, 🇷🇺 can no longer seek freezing the situation based on the current realities on the ground. 🇺🇦 could not continue to play according to Moscow's rules, analyst and activist @MBielieskov said in an interview with @The_Ba_Se :

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THE KURSK CONUNDRUM ⟩ "Ukraine Couldn't Wait and Continue Playing by Moscow's Rules," Says Analyst...

Following Ukraine's capture of Kursk, Russia can no longer seek freezing the situation based on the current realities on the ground, stated Ukrainian think tanker and volunteer activist Mykola...

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1/11 Kursk incursion: Ukraine couldn’t sit idly by and play by Russian rules. Zelensky tried something unconventional. Strategically, it challenges Russia's narrative that any settlement must consider the loss of 18% of 🇺🇦 territories.

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8/11 The disappointing 2023 counter-attack: Ukraine proposed attacking Melitopol in 2022, but partners advised a less ambitious approach. By the time the plan was supported in 2023, Russia had fortified its defenses. Timing and decisive action are crucial factors in war.

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6/11 The US minimalist approach limits Ukraine’s strategy due to resource dependency. #NATO prefers to enhance its partnership model, while Ukraine seeks membership to share the risks. This difference in perspectives is likely to persist for some time.

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2/11 Ukraine also aimed to force a major redeployment of Russian forces out of Donetsk. Success hinges on whether Russia stabilizes the front or tries to regain lost territories. The situation remains fluid.

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5/11 Ukraine’s goals differ from the US. Ukraine seeks total territorial liberation, while the US focuses on inflicting enough damage on Russian forces to ensure a durable settlement.

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4/11 Western analysts initially underestimated Ukraine, favoring Russia before Feb 2022, which influenced Western policy decisions. The narrative has shifted—Russia is no longer seen as unbeatable. However, flawed defense analysis has had real-life consequences for Ukraine.

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11/11 General Syrskyi is known for frequent frontline visits, unlike his predecessor Zaluzhnyi, sparking debate on micromanagement. However, the real issue is structural constraints—limited resources and the challenge of balancing defense with offensive expectations.

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7/11 Emmanuel Macron’s rhetorical initiatives, though often seen as symbolic or empty, add value by expanding the discussion on what is possible and signaling to Russia that #NATO and Ukraine are strengthening their ties.

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@The_Ba_Se

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Read or listen to the full interview with Ukrainian analyst Mykola Bielieskov here:

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THE KURSK CONUNDRUM ⟩ "Ukraine Couldn't Wait and Continue Playing by Moscow's Rules," Says Analyst...

Following Ukraine's capture of Kursk, Russia can no longer seek freezing the situation based on the current realities on the ground, stated Ukrainian think tanker and volunteer activist Mykola...

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9/11 Recruitment is a challenge not just for Ukraine but for the West at large. Enthusiasm wanes after the initial months of war. The solution lies in increased firepower, as Western demographics don't support total war as they once did.

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3/11 On a larger scale, neither the aggressor nor the defender is prevailing, as both pursue maximalist goals, lacking military capabilities to achieve them. Prolonged wars of attrition are difficult to maintain internationally, posing significant challenges for Ukraine.

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10/11 🇷🇺 has adapted defensively, posing challenges for Ukraine's offensives. Yet, they still struggle with offensive actions, armor deficits, and air superiority. Their reliance on manpower, UAVs, and artillery highlights ongoing shortcomings.

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@The_Ba_Se

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In a recent interview with the Baltic Sentinel, creator of #vatniksoup @P_Kallioniemi shared his insights on the disinformation war and the challenges faced by the West. Highly recommendable 🧵👇

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@The_Ba_Se

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Finland's accession to NATO has intensified bilateral military planning with Estonia, Lt. Gen. Mikko Heiskanen @mikkoheiskanen told The Baltic Sentinel in a recent interview.

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NO FEAR IN FINLAND ⟩ "Reserve Army Is the Only Viable Way to Win a War with Russia": Insight into...

In this exclusive interview, Lieutenant General Mikko Heiskanen offers a rare glimpse into Finland’s evolving defense strategy amid a transforming geopolitical landscape.

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@The_Ba_Se

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Previous air defense operations of #NATO countries (Turkey 2015; Middle East 2024) support Radoslaw Sikorski's @sikorskiradek stance for defending Poland in Ukrainian airspace.

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NATO'S MISGUIDED AIR DEFENSE DEBATE ⟩ Previous Air Defense Engagements of Allies Support Radoslaw...

Senior defense sources from a NATO member state indicated that air defense battery commanders in countries bordering Russia lack the autonomy to make timely decisions, undermining the effectiveness...

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"The Zeitenwende moment was an opportunity to overcome false narratives that shape Germany's Ukraine-policy, but Scholz faltered under the pressure from 🇩🇪 industry and pacifists," @RKiesewetter (CDU) explained to @The_Ba_Se in a recent interview.

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BERLIN'S CRISIS OF DIRECTION ⟩ Bundestag Member Explains Why the Spirit of the Molotov-Ribbentrop...

The Zeitenwende moment presented an opportunity to move beyond the false legacy narratives shaping Germany's Ukraine policy, but Scholz faltered under pressure from German industry and pacifists,...

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3/10 Scholz's ambiguous stance—“Ukraine must not lose, Russia must not win”— lacks both operational clarity and ethical justification. It leads to massive sacrifices by Ukraine, without providing a clear strategic vision for the conflict's resolution.

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🇱🇻 authorities' delayed public response and #NATO 's perceived passive handling of Russian drone crash on September 7 sparks public scrutiny in Latvia. President @edgarsrinkevics has called for review of the handling of unconventional air threat scenarios.

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CRISIS IN THE SKY ⟩ Latvian Authorities' Delayed Public Response and NATO's Perceived Passive...

On September 7, 2023, a Russian Shahed attack drone crash-landed in the Gaigalava municipality of the Rezekne region, Latvia. The drone entered Latvian airspace from Belarus and continued uninterru...

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@The_Ba_Se

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1/9 'Vatnik' refers to someone who believes or spreads Kremlin narratives. Some are Kremlin agents, while others are unaware of their role. 'Vatnik hunt' is qualitative research on personas—understanding who spreads Kremlin narratives and their motivations, explains Kallioniemi.

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@The_Ba_Se

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🇪🇪Defense Forces confirmed comms issues with a 🇺🇸RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone in Estonian airspace. The drone landed safely despite disturbances. 🇷🇺 signal interference continues to impact aviation safety in the Baltic region.

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GLOBAL HAWK INCIDENT ⟩ Russia Interfered With the Operation of a US Surveillance Drone in Estonian...

The Estonian Air Force confirmed that a U.S. RQ-4B Global Hawk drone encountered signal interference in Estonian airspace on August 30, 2024. The drone landed safely despite the disruption. This...

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@The_Ba_Se

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2/9 A common ideology unites vatniks: strong anti-Western and anti-establishment sentiments. True believers are rare.

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@The_Ba_Se

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One of the key persons in Estonian diplomacy, @vseviov , recently published a panoramic essay at @The_Ba_Se 📜 about the strategic implications of how the West handles the question of Ukraine's sovereignty. Here's a thread with some of his thoughts: 🧵

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@The_Ba_Se

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4/9 #vatniksoup ’s audience mostly supports Ukraine. Changing minds online is rare; Pekka Kallioniemi has seen it happen only twice in 2.5 years.

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@The_Ba_Se

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7/9 Top 3 Western countries struggling with cognitive resilience: the U.S. (political polarization), Germany (conspiracy theories getting traction), and Hungary (hate campaigns).

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@The_Ba_Se

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These were just samples of thoughts that inhabit the busy mind of disinformation scientist and activist @P_Kallioniemi . Read the full interview:

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VERDICT OF A 'VATNIK HUNTER' ⟩ "Western Policymakers Don’t Understand the Scale of the Disinforma...

We are fighting a losing war in information warfare against Russia, China, and Iran, says Finnish counter-disinformation scientist and activist Pekka Kallioniemi.

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8/9 Lying is cheaper and easier than telling the truth. Disinformation bots spread lies rapidly, making it hard for slower fact-checking to keep up.

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5/9 Effective change of minds requires long-term societal commitment, particularly through education. Kallioniemi opposes censorship, even of Russian propaganda.

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6/9 There's a significant effort to align conspiracy theories with the Russian agenda, portraying Putin as an anti-globalist hero.

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3/9 Most vatniks are motivated by greed or nostalgia for the Communist system, fighting against something rather than for a cause.

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4 months

The Baltic Sentinel sat down with renowned British war historian Sir Lawrence Freedman @LawDavF to discuss recent defense developments in light of his latest book, “Command.”

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BEHIND THE BATTLE LINES ⟩ Interview with Sir Lawrence Freedman on the Evolving Role of Military...

In an exclusive interview with The Baltic Sentinel, Sir Lawrence Freedman, a renowned historian known for his expertise in strategy, discusses his latest book, "Command," which focuses on the...

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@The_Ba_Se

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What’s holding 🇩🇪 and Olaf Scholz back from showing leadership on Ukraine and Europe’s security? In a recent interview, German opposition politician @RKiesewetter unpacked this problem that shows no signs of easing.🧵👇

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9/9 AI-assisted future battles in disinformation resemble drone warfare; the smarter system will prevail, according to Kallioniemi.

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3 months

@The_Ba_Se recently interviewed missile and nuclear defense expert @FRHoffmann1 on how the war in Ukraine has influenced Western missile defense, long-range strike, and nuclear deterrence policies. Here’s a thread 🧵 focusing on missile warfare. 🚀

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A renaissance is unfolding in European defense industry sector with new startups entering the market, said @villigm , CEO of Bolt, in a recent in-depth interview to @The_Ba_Se .

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STARTUPS & DINOSAURS ⟩ Bolt CEO Markus Villig on How Small Players Can Revitalize the Stagnant...

Markus Villig, CEO of the transportation startup Bolt, believes that the innovative spirit of smaller companies has the potential to disrupt and rejuvenate Europe's stagnant military-industrial...

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Estonian Ambassador to #NATO , Jüri Luik, discusses Estonia's historic struggle with Russian imperialism, Europe's renewed resolve, and the significance of recent peace efforts in Switzerland.

RESILIENCE OF RUSSIAN IMPERIALISM ⟩ Ambassador Jüri Luik Reflects on Estonia's 30-Year Diplomatic...

"If Estonia sought to join NATO today, it would be utterly hopeless—no one would accept us," says the esteemed figure of Estonian diplomacy, Ambassador to NATO Jüri Luik, in a recent extensive...

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@The_Ba_Se

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7/10 To fulfill promises recently given to NATO to equip and man three divisions, Germany needs an additional €300B for the Bundeswehr by 2030, plus €200B for critical infrastructure. Currently, only 3 🇩🇪 brigades out of 8 are combat ready.

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Is Donald Tusk railing at Germany as a whole, or specifically at certain political forces within Germany (like SPD) for failing to offer convincing counterarguments to the European Defense Bonds idea?

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Remarkable. Poland's Donald Tusk rails at German opposition to common defense borrowing... while standing next to Olaf Scholz. This ain't your grandmother's Poland

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Estonia's new government is ramping up border security by equipping the border guard with anti-tank systems. Hybrid defense on steroids.

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HYBRID DEFENSE ON STEROIDS ⟩ Estonia's New Government Decides to Militarize Border Guard in...

In a newly completed coalition agreement, Estonia's new Prime Minister Kristen Michal's (Reform Party) government promises to enhance the Police and Border Guard Board's (PPA) ability to counter...

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@The_Ba_Se

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8/10 Positive steps by Scholz include declaring Zeitenwende as a mental shift and taking in over a million 🇺🇦 refugees (but only 20% are employed). The establishment of a brigade in Lithuania is 💪, but the lacking defense budget leaves Bundeswehr underdeveloped.

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1/10 Despite limited governmental guidance, 80% of Germans still support aiding Ukraine. Yet, in eastern states like Saxony & Thuringia, 57% favor reducing aid. Part of the problem is the lack of direct communication from the government to align national support.

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6/10 The Zeitenwende moment was squandered due to pressure from industry and pacifists. Scholz promised a strong Bundeswehr, but additional funding is already depleted. Only €66B of the special €100B budget went to armament.

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2/10 Ukraine support is hampered by Scholz's party’s internal divide, led by pacifist Rolf Mützenich. Some in the SPD still hold a romanticized view of Russia as a crucial neighbor. Countries between Russia and Germany are viewed not as subjects of history, but as objects.

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10/10 Stronger demands and more critical signals from Allies directed at Berlin could stimulate domestic debate and pressure the German government. Currently, Scholz seems unaware of the isolation Germany has walled itself into.

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📺 The Baltic Sentinel sat down with Estonian war blogger Artur Rehi to explore the highs and lows of his digital crusade.

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INSIDE WAR BLOGGING ⟩ The Highs and Lows of Artur Rehi's Digital Crusade

Artur Rehi, the Estonian YouTube sensation, has skyrocketed to nearly 700,000 subscribers by turning the complexities of war into compelling digital narratives. From navigating YouTube’s algorithm...

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@The_Ba_Se

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9/10 Scholz's preference for maintaining Putin’s power over supporting a fully sovereign Ukraine contradicts his February 16th 🇩🇪🇺🇦security agreement, which committed to supporting Ukraine within its 1991 borders as long as necessary.

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@The_Ba_Se

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Read the full interview of German Bundestag member Roderich Kiesewetter for better understanding of the State Chancellor's predicaments:

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BERLIN'S CRISIS OF DIRECTION ⟩ Bundestag Member Explains Why the Spirit of the Molotov-Ribbentrop...

The Zeitenwende moment presented an opportunity to move beyond the false legacy narratives shaping Germany's Ukraine policy, but Scholz faltered under pressure from German industry and pacifists,...

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@The_Ba_Se

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Belgium plans to reach the agreed #NATO minimum of 2% on defense spending by🥁2035. Canada has no plans in place to reach the goal.

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ICDS Tallinn

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#NATO ’s latest defence spending figures contain better news than expected when Felix Gasper and Tony Lawrence last examined the data in April. Burden-sharing will be a key item on the agenda when heads of state and government meet at #NATOSummit .

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@The_Ba_Se

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"Western policymakers don’t understand the scale of the disinformation problem," @P_Kallioniemi , creator of #vatniksoup , told The Baltic Sentinel in a recent interview. Estonian Vatnik Hunter @Martinlaineolen contributed with a compelling commentary.

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VERDICT OF A 'VATNIK HUNTER' ⟩ "Western Policymakers Don’t Understand the Scale of the Disinforma...

We are fighting a losing war in information warfare against Russia, China, and Iran, says Finnish counter-disinformation scientist and activist Pekka Kallioniemi.

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@The_Ba_Se

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4/10 His reluctance to fully support Ukraine also ties back to his close connections with Russia during his time as Hamburg Mayor and Finance Minister. The Wirecard scandal, an operation linked to Russia, implicates him and calls for further investigation into Scholz actions.

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@The_Ba_Se

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5/10 The reluctance to aid Ukraine has to some extent been a coordinated effort before the teams of Joe Biden and Scholz. But true leaders rise above poor advice. Austin and Blinken circumvented Sullivan for Ukraine to get Western tanks.

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@The_Ba_Se

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"We need to change our approach to the Suwalki Corridor. Instead of waiting for the enemy to cross into 🇵🇱 or 🇱🇹, we should prevent them from launching such an operation altogether," former 🇵🇱CHOD stated in an exclusive interview with @The_Ba_Se :

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STRATEGIC OUTBRIEF ⟩ Former Polish Defense Chief Advocates for Proactive Self-Defense in the Baltic...

"What we need is a better interface between politicians and the military on a global scale," former Chief of Defense of Poland, General Rajmund T. Andrzejczak, stated during an exclusive in-depth...

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@The_Ba_Se

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An Estonian volunteer fighter in Ukraine, codenamed 'Stinger,' was killed by a Russian drone. That tragic event inspired the creation of a drone-dwarfing device. Innovation is the most intelligent response to aggression. R.I.P., Stinger. 🇪🇪 🇺🇦

INNOVATION BORN OF GRIEF ⟩ Fallen Estonian Fighter in Ukraine Inspires Creation of Drone-Dwarfing...

Last fall, an Estonian volunteer soldier, known by his military call sign "Stinger," died on the Donetsk front. This tragic event prompted a Ukrainian-Estonian software developer to take action and...

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@The_Ba_Se

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@IlvesToomas The spirit of MRP has not abandoned Berlin, according to a senior member of the Bundestag foreign aiffars committee:

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BERLIN'S CRISIS OF DIRECTION ⟩ Bundestag Member Explains Why the Spirit of the Molotov-Ribbentrop...

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"We threw on cowboy hats and charged with a hurrah," recalls 🇪🇪 volunteer T-Bone (41), who, exactly 2 yrs ago, stood in the vanguard of the 🇺🇦 Kharkiv counteroffensive alongside 🇱🇻 volunteer Ulvis (29). The Baltic brothers in arms still fight in 🇺🇦 ranks.

BALTIC COURAGE UNDER FIRE ⟩ Estonian and Latvian Volunteer Soldiers Who Fought in the 2022 Libera...

We threw on cowboy hats and charged with a hurrah," recalls Estonian soldier T-Bone (41), who, exactly two years ago, stood in the vanguard of the Ukrainian Kharkiv counteroffensive forces alongside...

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Congressman Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, identifies himself and many of his party colleagues as "Eisenhower Republicans" and pledges to push the Pentagon on strengthening military deterrence in the Baltics.

DON BACON'S BALTIC MISSION ⟩ Baltic Security Caucus Chair Criticizes U.S. Production Tempo for...

Congressman Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, identifies himself and many of his party colleagues as "Eisenhower Republicans" and pledges to push the Pentagon on strengthening military deterre...

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@nexta_tv 'Pavel Durov took money from the same Russian oligarchs he criticized. At the same time, he wrote posts claiming he was forced to leave Russia. This was part of a PR strategy,' former #Telegram director Anton Rosenberg told us in an in-depth interview.

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INTERVIEW WITH FORMER TELEGRAM OPERATIVE ⟩ Anton Rosenberg Claims Pavel Durov Took Money From the...

Anton Rosenberg, the former director of special projects at the instant messaging service Telegram, is convinced that Pavel Durov is not someone who places a high value on civil liberties.

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@The_Ba_Se

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According to @SylvieKauffmann Kaja Kallas's primary challenges include assembling a capable team to address global issues beyond Russia and Ukraine, and avoiding the pitfalls that hindered her predecessor, Joseph Borrell. Read her interview to @The_Ba_Se

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STEPPING INTO A NEW ERA ⟩ Interview: Sylvie Kauffmann Discusses the Complex Political Landscape...

In a recent interview with The Baltic Sentinel, influential French author and journalist Sylvie Kauffmann discussed her new book, "Blindsided," critiquing German and French policies toward Russia....

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🇺🇦 Brig. Gen. Serhiy Baranov has a specific request for Ukraine’s allies: “give us the old artillery ammunition production lines, and we will start making shells ourselves.”

ENDURING AMMUNITION DEFICIT ⟩ Ukrainian General Urges Allies to Donate Ammo Production Lines

One of the primary reasons for the Ukrainian army's persistent, albeit slow, retreat is the continued shortage of ammunition, according to Brigadier General Serhiy Baranov (43), the man responsible...

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@The_Ba_Se

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8/9 Unlike Russia, Ukraine likely does not have a real production line for either long-range drones or cruise missiles, which are produced artisanally. That's why Ukraine relies heavily on Western supplies.

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@The_Ba_Se

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@ICDS_Tallinn @P_Kallioniemi The @ICDS_Tallinn just leveled up in the truth game with their newest recruit, Dr. of Counter-Disinformation Sciences, @P_Kallioniemi . Curious how he outsmarts the Russian rumor mill? His latest interview spills the beans—no fake news here:

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VERDICT OF A 'VATNIK HUNTER' ⟩ "Western Policymakers Don’t Understand the Scale of the Disinforma...

We are fighting a losing war in information warfare against Russia, China, and Iran, says Finnish counter-disinformation scientist and activist Pekka Kallioniemi.

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@The_Ba_Se

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General Rajmund T. Andrzejczak, Poland's recent Defense Chief, is a pivotal architect of the Baltic military renaissance that began in 2021. Here’s a 🧵 of his recent in-depth interview with @The_Ba_Se :

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@The_Ba_Se

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Meet Aleksei, the guy who thought hiding a Rolex in his underwear was a classy move when crossing Estonian border to Russia. And Jevgeni, the wine lover who tried smuggling €1k luxury wines to Russia twice. 🍷

BORDER BUSTS ⟩ Estonia Enforces New Border Measures for Russia Trips to Combat Doubling of Smuggl...

Every seventh person heading from Estonia to Russia subjected to random check at the border has been caught with an attempt to smuggle sanctioned goods lately. These include thousand-euro wines,...

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While Lithuania has faced economic repercussions for its values-based foreign policy towards China, some Latvian and Estonian parliamentarians have begun openly promoting Beijing's political agenda.

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CHINA'S INFLUENCE IN THE BALTICS ⟩ Vice Speaker of Estonian Parliament Is An Avid Advocate for...

While Lithuania has faced economic repercussions for its values-based foreign policy towards China, some Latvian and Estonian parliamentarians have lately begun openly promoting Beijing's political...

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The war is in a bizarre situation, which does not look good or promising for either side, Estonian veteran war correspondent Jaanus Piirsalu reports from Ukraine.

BIZARRE FREEZE ⟩ Russia's 2024 Gains in Ukraine Equal the Size of Madeira

The Russian offensive in Ukraine has not achieved its strategic targets in past six months, and experts predict it won't in the second half either. The war is in a bizarre situation, which does not...

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@The_Ba_Se sat down with @FRHoffmann1 to discuss #NATO 's missile and nuclear defense posture in light of the war in Ukraine.

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FACING NATO'S NUCLEAR REALITY ⟩ Interview with Fabian Hoffmann on Missile Intensity of the War in...

In this interview, we explore NATO's missile and nuclear defense readiness with Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project. He says war in Ukraine is the most missile-i...

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General Cavoli's deep European ties and strategic acumen have transformed NATO's defense posture in Europe, as Estonia's top defense officials explained to The Baltic Sentinel.

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NATO'S PARAMOUNT GENERAL ⟩ Under Christopher Cavoli, the Allied Troops Train as They Fight

If NATO invokes Article 5, U.S. General Christopher Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe since July 2022, will lead Allied forces. General Cavoli's deep European ties and strategic acumen have...

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5/9 Will drones take over some of the functions missiles fulfill today? No, drones are useful for saturating an adversary’s missile defenses. To maximize the effectiveness of individual weapons, it's better to use cruise or ballistic missiles.

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Outgoing Estonian Chief of Defense General Martin Herem sat down with The Baltic Sentinel for one of his final interviews. Here are the highlights from his impactful five and a half years in command. 🧵 #Estonia #NATO

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Belarus has abducted a Lithuanian citizen and is prepared to continue doing so, according to intelligence chief Darius Jauniškis.

WAR BY ABDUCTION ⟩ Belarus Kidnaps Lithuanian Citizen; German Man Faces Death Penalty in Minsk

Darius Jauniškis, the director of Lithuania's national security service, stated that the Belarusian regime has kidnapped a Lithuanian citizen. Last month, a Belarusian court sentenced a German...

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All units of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will be equipped with first-person view (FPV) drones and by 2025, Lithuania's industry is expected to have several new production lines for maritime unmanned vehicles, according to Defense Minister @LKasciunas .

ECHOES OF UKRAINIAN MILITARY INNOVATION ⟩ Lithuania Equips All Military Units with FPV Drones and...

All units of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will be equipped with first-person view (FPV) drones and by 2025, Lithuania's industry is expected to have several new production lines for maritime drones,...

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Awful and true:

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EVACUATION ROULETTE ⟩ Kherson’s Civilians Run the Gauntlet of Russian Drone Strikes

The Russian military is conducting a brutal drone terror campaign against civilians in the Kherson region from across the Dnipro River.

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Russian terrorists are hunting Ukrainian civilians with drones in the Kherson region daily. Again: the soldiers of a permanent member of the UN Security Council, tasked with maintaining international peace and order, are conducting safaris on elderly and kids. This is despicable.

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Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, 'Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.' 🇪🇪 soldier Martin Jääger, who fell in Ukraine on June 21st while saving his fellow soldiers, truly lived by this principle.

GRIM TRUTH OF WAR ⟩ Fallen Estonian Volunteer Hero Yet to Be Recovered from Ukrainian Battlefield

Martin Jääger, a 42-year-old Estonian volunteer soldier and father of four, became the third Estonian fighter to die in the Ukrainian War of Independence. Tragically, his body remains unrecovered on...

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Stephen Fry recently visited Ukraine and documented his journey in a YouTube film. In this scene, Fry is joking about Putin and Medvedev, eliciting heartfelt, childlike laughter from President Zelenskyy. Best proof of Ukraine's unyielding resilience.

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"Exchanging hostages for spies sets a dangerous precedent, potentially encouraging Russia to intensify its active measures in the west, thereby increasing security risks for western countries."

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This prisoner exchange is anything but equitable and its rationale and justification are directly tied to the outcome of the US presidential election, writes @IgorGretskiy .

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🧵Former commanding general of the U.S. Army Europe Ben Hodges kindly assisted The Baltic Sentinel in unpacking the deliveries of NATO Washington Summit. Here's a thread with his key insights.

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7/9 The West has significantly increased missile defense production. Unfortunately, European countries have not restarted their missile production and are overly reliant on the U.S., Israel, and South Korea in this matter.

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2/9 Even smaller countries like the Baltic states have learned the importance of these weapons. To fight effectively, you need to attrite the adversary behind the front line, not just at the front. This necessitates having long-range strike weapons.

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4/9 #NATO shooting down missiles over Ukraine from its own territory would enable Ukraine to focus its assets on other threats and conserve its critically low interceptor ammunition.

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9/9 We've witnessed the proliferation of missile production capacity. Since the establishment of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 1987 with seven countries, the number of states capable of producing missiles or related technology has increased significantly.

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As part of the updated NATO Baltic defense plans, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are embarking on extensive efforts to bolster their border defenses.

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Baltic Sea countries dominate the Ukraine Aid rankings, securing seven out of the top ten spots.

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Government Support to Ukraine🇺🇦 (%GDP) Top 10 Countries Estonia🇪🇪 Denmark🇩🇰 Lithuania🇱🇹 Latvia🇱🇻 Finland🇫🇮 Poland🇵🇱 Slovakia🇸🇰 Sweden🇸🇪 Czechia🇨🇿 Netherlands🇳🇱 @kielinstitute

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3/9 Missile defense has proven more effective than previously assumed. The 2016-2019 Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure led to the belief that missile defense was difficult and not cost-efficient. The war in Ukraine has changed this perception.

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Missile warfare was just one topic in an in-depth interview that also covered the technicalities of nuclear war, NATO's deterrence, ballistic missile defense, and comparisons of missile wars in Israel and Ukraine. Read or listen to the full conversation:

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FACING NATO'S NUCLEAR REALITY ⟩ Interview with Fabian Hoffmann on Missile Intensity of the War in...

In this interview, we explore NATO's missile and nuclear defense readiness with Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project. He says war in Ukraine is the most missile-i...

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For Estonia, this is not a new development. In 2011, a gunman entered the @MoD_Estonia building, ending up dead after a two-hour firefight with police. A recent academic study by @sisekaitse shows the gunman was incited by constant Russian propaganda.

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A TALE OF A TREMBLING TERRORIST ⟩ Kremlin's Propaganda Led Gunman to Attack Estonia's Defense...

Thirteen years ago, Karen Drambjan, an Armenian-born lawyer, stormed Estonia's Ministry of Defense and was killed in a shootout hours later. According to a recent report by Oksana Belova-Dalton, a...

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Russia is beginning a ‘clandestine war’ inside Europe, says former Swedish Prime Minister | CNN

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1/9 The war in Ukraine shows that modern major interstate wars between peer or near-peer adversaries are missile-centric. Consequently, most NATO countries are enhancing missile defenses and acquiring long-range strike capabilities.

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Read the full essay by the Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov:

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JONATAN VSEVIOV'S PANORAMIC ESSAY ⟩ Putin is Determined to Derail the West in 2024

Putin seems to believe that if the West and Ukraine can withstand the challenges of 2024, his claim that "time works in Russia's favor" will be disproven in 2025. Consequently, the Kremlin is...

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6/9 Russia's missile production exceeds pre-war levels. While sanctions haven't cut off production entirely, they have significantly lowered the quality of Russian weapon systems and increased costs.

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Latvian airspace is currently patrolled by German fighter jets. What are the odds they might engage with Russian drones?

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Incidents unthinkable 3 yrs ago are now treated as routine. Nothing should be landing on Ukraine, or Latvia, or anywhere on NATO territory, but this is the new reality our inaction has allowed to emerge. Lithuania will of course be supporting a strong allied response.

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A CASE OF PROJECTION ⟩ Hungarian FM Accuses Baltic States of Propaganda Campaign

A CASE OF PROJECTION ⟩ Hungarian FM Accuses Baltic States of Propaganda Campaign

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó described the Baltic states' criticism of Hungary's decision to allow simplified entry for foreign workers, including from Russia and Belarus, as a propag...

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🇺🇦 new Palianytsia drone rivals cruise missiles in speed and accuracy, while 🇮🇷 Shahed is more like a basic UAV—cheap and simple. "Hard to intercept but easy to understand why it was sent," @ZelenskyyUa described the new weapon in his Sunday's address.

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SPEED VS. SCALE ⟩ How Ukraine’s Palianytsia Stacks Up Against Iran’s Shahed-136

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced over the weekend in a national address the completion of a new long-range missile drone developed domestically. The new weapon, named Palianytsia—af...

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@kajakallas @eu_eeas @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN Bonne chance!

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STEPPING INTO A NEW ERA ⟩ Interview: Sylvie Kauffmann Discusses the Complex Political Landscape...

In a recent interview with The Baltic Sentinel, influential French author and journalist Sylvie Kauffmann discussed her new book, "Blindsided," critiquing German and French policies toward Russia....

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In his comments, General Martin Herem made it clear that he doesn’t believe Moscow can be deterred. “You cannot deter [a] mad person,” he said, and Russia is “crazy.”

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Baltic defensive bunker line not meant to stop Russian attack, but ‘shape’ it: General

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🇫🇮 Finland has shifted gears, and the Nordic country is now seeking the presence of allied troops on its soil. #NATOSummit

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Defence minister: Finland gearing up to host Nato troops

"We saw a need to create a tailored model for Finland to ensure that allied troops can show their presence and defence capabilities here when we want to," Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said.

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