In a concerted effort to enhance regional security, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have agreed to establish a 'Baltic Defence Line' along their eastern borders with Russia and Belarus. This initiative includes Estonia's plan to construct 600 bunkers, as part of a broader strategy to repel potential Russian aggression. The development comes ahead of a crucial European Council (EUCO) meeting scheduled for February 1st, which will address the need to increase and expedite military support to Ukraine. Thierry Breton, who visited Vilnius and Tallinn, emphasized the importance of these defense measures for both Ukraine and the EU's security. He also thanked the Estonian Prime Minister for proposing the idea of eurobonds for defense readiness.
Postimees : Estonia will build a network of 600 bunkers on the border with Russia as part of the creation of a single line of defense for the Baltic countries in the east Bunkers will be needed to “repel possible Russian aggression,” Estonian journalists say. The vast majority… https://t.co/LRVNGJFJVq
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have reached an agreement on the creation of a "defense line" on the border with Russia, the Ministry of Defense of Estonia announced. At the same time, the newspaper "Postimes" writes that Estonia will build 600 bunkers on the eastern border for… https://t.co/KU9q24P72P
Estonia to build 600 bunkers on eastern border https://t.co/MBHB1cXuTl https://t.co/i1p0B1UeW0
🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 The Baltic States have agreed on the #BalticDefenceLine along NATO Eastern border. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia signed a cooperation agreement to construct defensive installations, collectively enhancing counter-mobility to deter and, if necessary, defend against threats. https://t.co/Q7H8mZltDd
Baltic States Say To Build New Defences On Russia, Belarus Borders https://t.co/Qi0c54heCJ
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania approve a plan to build defensive structures on their borders with Russia and Belarus as the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine approaches the two-year mark https://t.co/lrCIhShMR2
BREAKING: Baltic states say to build new defences on Russia, Belarus borders READ: https://t.co/QXSv84B7aM https://t.co/qFMFYYuLn5
#BREAKING Three Baltic states agree to build new 'defensive installations' on Russia, Belarus borders: Estonia defence ministry https://t.co/FIAPZXHD2f
🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇷🇺🚨‼️ “Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will create a layered defense line with 600 bunkers on the border with the Russian Federation” — Postimees with reference to the Estonian Ministry of Defense They’re freaking out … https://t.co/yMRlCiPU4I
Update: AFP: The Baltic countries will deploy defense systems on their borders with Russia and Belarus.
The Baltic states will build a defense line against Russia on their eastern border In particular, Estonia alone plans to create a network of 600 concrete bunkers to repel Russian aggression. The bunkers will protect the military from enemy fire and shell fragments, Rostimees… https://t.co/xmpxUes1Eu
It was important to be in Tallinn 🇪🇪 today to personally thank Estonian Prime Minister @kajakallas for launching the idea of #eurobonds for #defence readiness. This is what we need for 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 long-term security, while continuing military support to Ukraine now. https://t.co/hh6A5ruYll
🛡️ The Baltic countries have agreed on the 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 #BalticDefenceLine along their eastern border. It's crucial to use time wisely to increase #defence readiness. #NotAnInch https://t.co/PDcSqxtAh7
In Vilnius today — 200km from Russian territory — to hold important discussions with President & Prime minister of Lithuania 🇱🇹 🔜 Crucial EUCO meeting on 1st of February We need to increase & speed up our military support to Ukraine. For both 🇺🇦 & 🇪🇺 security. #DefenceTour https://t.co/gaTjD5Kgdw