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Draft dodger who jumped from moving train faces deportation to Russia
21-year-old runaway at risk of being sent back as reports claim Finland has refused him asylum
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Europe is building a new ‘Iron Curtain’– with millions of landmines
With the threat of Russia on their doorstep, five nations are bolstering their defences by turning to a tactic the world tried to ban
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We must listen to the Baltic States. The Russian hybrid threat is growing
Western Europe has too often accused the easterly Nato allies of crying wolf. This is a grave mistake
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Russia signals it’s ready to go to war with West to protect vital shadow fleet
Moscow sends fighter jet to support tanker in face off with Estonian warship
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Europe’s last great cheap cities – with £2 beers and lunches for under £5
For a city break in the cost of living crisis era, consider these budget beauties, including Porto and Bucharest
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Russian spies ‘paid teenager to burn down Ikea’
Ukrainian refugee was recruited for attack in Lithuania as part of Moscow’s hybrid war on West, reports claim
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The Baltics are building a defensive line against Russia. Can they do it fast enough?
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania hastily construct 1,000 concrete bunkers with anti-tank ditches
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Four American soldiers dead near Belarusian border
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte confirms deaths and says details are not yet known
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Russian spies set fire to Lithuanian Ikea ‘because colours same as Ukrainian flag’
Fire in Vilnius broke out three days before another huge blaze destroyed a shopping centre in Poland
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Russia’s neighbours consider leaving weapons treaties as invasion fears grow
Both Poland and Lithuania share land borders with Russia and would become the front line, should conflict break out in the future
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Rower caught in cyclone days from completing Pacific crossing
Lithuanian man picked up after becoming stranded in ‘highly unfavourable conditions’ during San Diego to Brisbane journey
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The European country tearing up its pensions – and why Britain should take note
Switching auto-enrolment for voluntary incentives is a ‘catastrophic’ backstep, warn experts
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Violent burglar avoids deportation over ECHR right to family life
Edvardas Kekstas was jailed for 11 years after being convicted of burglary, attempted robbery and inflicting grievous bodily harm
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Baltic nations ditch Russian power grid in ‘victory for freedom’
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania join EU’s network in bid to prevent Russia using energy control as a weapon
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The 500-mile high speed rail line that can carry Nato troops to a war with Russia
Narrower gauge system will strengthen Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia links with EU but can also be used to send West’s soldiers into battle
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DHL cargo plane crashes into house, killing at least one
Cause of crash in Lithuania under investigation following warnings of Russian attempts to sabotage cargo flights
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Sabotage likely cause for cutting of undersea internet cables, says Germany
Suspicion falls on Russia as investigation into incident opens
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Murderers and rapists from Eastern Europe allowed into Britain despite criminal records
‘Weaknesses’ in UK visa system mean violent foreign offenders with previous convictions can slip through cracks
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Lithuania installs ‘dragon’s teeth’ to fend off potential Russian attack
Defence ministry fits anti-tank barriers and ‘fortifications which will be supported by firepower to stop and destroy the enemy’
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Ukraine-Russia latest: Lithuania strengthens border and four other developments
This is your daily briefing, bringing you up to speed with all the latest developments from the Russia-Ukraine war
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This tiny Russian exclave is ‘the most curious city in Europe’
Not long ago, Kaliningrad was on the brink of becoming an exotic European city-break destination – until the outbreak of war put that on ice
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A Holocaust crime the world forgot – and 12 men’s daring escape
Chris Heath’s No Road Leading Back is a searing account of the Ponary massacre and its aftermath. This will stay with you for a long time
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Convert basements into shelters, Latvians told as fears of Russian attack grow
Head of Riga’s civil defence commission says 100 shelters will be prepared every month until the end of the year
