Russia’s Warnings Signal Danger of Widening War
Tensions between Russia and NATO are escalating, particularly in the Baltic region and Ukraine. Both sides have previously agreed to avoid direct conflict, but recent actions have raised concerns about a potential wider war. Russia has accused the Baltic states of allowing Ukrainian drone operations that could provoke a military response.
- ▪The U.S. and Russia have established boundaries to avoid direct conflict, but recent escalations threaten this agreement.
- ▪Russia claims that the Baltic states are permitting Ukrainian drone operations, which could lead to a military confrontation.
- ▪Latvia's President has denied Russia's accusations, asserting that no such permissions have been granted.
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Foreign Affairs Russia’s Warnings Signal Danger of Widening War In the Baltics and in Kiev, the risks of a major escalation are rising. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP via Getty Images) <div class="o-image__issue-wrapper"> <img class="o-image__image" srcset="https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TAC_Ted_mug.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w, https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TAC_Ted_mug.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w, https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TAC_Ted_mug.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w,…
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