Baltic states security stories

Oct 18, 2026

Lithuania orders residents to shelters after detecting unidentified flying object

Lithuania instructed residents in central and northern regions to seek shelters for about an hour after detecting an unrecognized flying object, with NATO air police responding and Kaunas airport temporarily closed.

Oct 18, 20265 sources

Aug 26, 2026

CIA director warned Russia against attacking NATO during Moscow visit

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise visit to Moscow this week to warn Russian officials against escalating tensions with NATO members, particularly the Baltic states, though he did not meet with President Putin.

Aug 26, 202615 sources