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    Vladimir Putin’s hybrid war opens a second front on NATO’s eastern border

    Several masked men removed navigational aids on the Narva River, separating Estonia from Russia, signaling Russia's intent to provoke and destabilize Baltic states. These acts, seen as part of a hybrid war, include airspace violations, GPS interference, and recruiting criminals for sabotage. The region is increasingly a second front in the West's conflict with Moscow. Neighboring countries are reinforcing borders and seeking NATO's attention, as Russia's actions aim to spread fear and division, utilizing disinformation and migrant crises.

    Thousands of NATO troops join drills in strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region

    NATO troops from 20 countries are participating in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become increasingly sensitive following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The exercises include sea mine sweeps, submarine detection, and landings. The exercises are organized by NATO's Naval Striking and Support Forces and the U.S. 6th fleet.

    True freedom lies in train of thoughts

    Lasse Stolley, a 17-year-old German coder, has taken the freedom of travel to a new level by living on a Deutsche Bahn railcar. For about $10,000 a year, he travels 600 km a day, eating in dining cars, sleeping in bunks, and bathing in community centre showers. Stolley believes that life on the train provides the freedom to choose where he wants to go at any time, reminding him of the true luxury of freedom.

    Estonia throw away from gentle Skut and a violent past

    Estonia is country in northern Europe that is not discovered a lot. The country features in fictional characters like Skut the fighter pilot and General Vladimir in books by Herge and John le Carre, respectively. Estonia has a turbulent history, including being part of the Soviet Union until 1991, It has been a resilient country and has cybersecurity prowess and well-preserved architecture. A visit to Tallinn is harming city with a rich history.

    UK Defence Minister's RAF plane experiences GPS jamming near Russian territory

    UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps' RAF plane experienced temporary GPS jamming near Russian territory while returning from a NATO exercise in Poland. The incident, which lasted about 30 minutes, prompted the aircraft to resort to alternative methods for location tracking. This incident underscores the challenges faced by military operations in the region and the UK's steadfast support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia's invasion.

    Shortage of oil tankers at hand as Red Sea attacks divert trade

    Rates had been held in check last year as OPEC and its allies kept oil off the market. At the same time, a wider energy transition is meant do away with fossil fuels — dimming the industry’s outlook in the longer term.

    • Air freight rates rise amid Red Sea crisis and in run-up to Asia's Lunar New Year

      The Baltic Air Freight Index, which shows general cargo weekly transactional rates across a number of routes, rose 6.4% in the week to Monday, price reporting agency TAC Index said, reversing declines since a mid-December seasonal peak.

      Oil jumps 1% after Houthis attack on fuel tanker in Red Sea

      Brent crude futures climbed 83 cents to $84.38 a barrel by 2341 GMT after hitting a session-high of $84.80. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 78 cents to $78.79 a barrel.

      Fuel tanker rates are soaring on Red Sea disruption

      Several oil product tanker companies have said they will no longer carry cargoes through the Red Sea in response to the attacks on merchant shipping by Houthi militants.

      Freighters seek air cargo back-up amid Red Sea shipping crisis

      Air freight is costly compared to sea freight, and not competitive for bulky, low-margin items. Such constraints have limited air cargo to less than 1% of global trade by volume, according to airline industry association IATA. But since the attacks, which have forced shippers to take costlier routes that can add weeks to delivery times, air freight has become a more attractive option.

      Russian President Putin unveils two new nuclear submarines

      Putin last week said he was running for re-election in 2024, almost two years after launching the ongoing offensive in Ukraine. He said the submarines would "strengthen the combat readiness of the Russian navy, our naval power in the Arctic, in the Middle East, in the Black and Baltic Seas, in the Caspian."

      Trade pacts with EU, EFTA doable: Piyush Goyal

      “We are in active dialogue with the EU and EFTA for a free trade agreement... I do believe that both of these are eminently doable and will significantly help us expand our engagement not only in trade in goods services, but also in investments, technology, tourism, innovation, and clean energy,” Goyal said at CII India-Nordic Baltic Business Conclave.

      Indian talent aligns well innovation & tech achievements of Nordic-Baltic region

      External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's synergy with Baltic e-governance and innovation during the CII-Nordic Baltic conference in New Delhi. Stressing on strategic ties, he outlined economic collaboration, trade statistics, and growing Indian presence in the region. Discussions spanned sectors like renewable energy, maritime cooperation, technological advancements, and India's keen interest in Arctic collaborations, aiming for a robust partnership.

      China-flagged vessel in Baltics may further rupture Beijing-Europe ties

      Tensions between China and Europe have escalated as Finland and Estonia suspect a China-flagged vessel of damaging the Baltic Sea gas pipeline and two telecom cables. The incident disrupted gas supply through the Balticconnector pipeline and affected telecom connections between Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. Finnish and Estonian investigators point to the Chinese-owned vessel, NewNew Polar Bear, as the prime suspect.

      Russian warplane on training mission crashes in Kaliningrad, killing its pilots

      A Russian warplane crashed in Russia's Kaliningrad region on Saturday during a training mission, killing the two pilots on board. "The Su-30 aircraft crashed in a deserted area. The flight was carried out without ammunition. The crew died," local military authorities said.

      Scrambled Su-30 fighter jet to intercept US drone over Black Sea: Russia

      Russia scrambled an Su-30 fighter jet to intercept a US military drone over the Black Sea to prevent it from crossing the Russian state border. The drone, a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, performed a u-turn away from the border when the fighter jet approached.

      Russia launches Baltic naval drills, ratcheting up tensions with European neighbours

      The Ocean Shield-2023 exercises will involve forces practising how to "protect sea lanes, transport troops and military cargo, as well as defend the coastline," the ministry said. More than 200 combat exercises will involve some 6,000 personnel, 30 warships and boats and 30 aircraft, it added.

      Russia says intercepted British warplanes over Black Sea

      The ministry said the planes involved were two British Typhoon jets accompanied by an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.

      20 species of sea lettuce are present in Baltic and Scandinavian coasts: Research
      Sweden ready to host NATO troops even before joining

      The presence of NATO troops would serve as a deterrent against any possible Russian actions from across the Baltic Sea. Sweden has been a NATO "invitee" since June 2022, but its bid, which must be ratified by all 31 member states, has been blocked by Turkey and Hungary. Only full members are covered by NATO's Article 5 collective defence clause under which an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

      Denmark to triple defence budget over next decade

      Denmark's government announced Tuesday that it would triple its defence budget over the next 10 years in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Denmark intends to reach the NATO goal of spending two percent of gross domestic product on the military by 2030 -- a target that few of the alliance's 30 members ever reach.

      Nord Stream sabotage clues point to Ukraine: reports

      Metadata from the emails used to rent a sailboat suspected to have been used in the attack tie them to Ukraine, Spiegel weekly reported Friday. The president of the presumed shell company through which the "Andromeda" yacht was hired also lives in Kyiv, according to research by broadcasters NDR and WDR, daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung and international media partners.

      Three Russian aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea- German air force

      Germany and Britain sent Eurofighter jets to identify the two Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft and one Ilyushin Il-20 aircraft, the German air force said on Twitter. It posted several images of the Russian aircraft mid-flight.

      World NGO Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significance, and much more

      The world is celebrating World NGO Day 2023 today to celebrate the contributions of NGOs to society.

      Top supplier Russia ships record 1.17 million barrels/day of crude to India in December

      India's overall crude imports rose 7% month-on-month to 4.6 million bpd. Imports from Iraq and UAE fell marginally, while those from Saudi Arabia rose marginally. US exports to India fell by a fifth.

      Russia says UK navy personnel blew up Nord Stream gas pipelines

      "According to available information, representatives of this unit of the British Navy took part in the planning, provision and implementation of a terrorist attack in the Baltic Sea on September 26 this year - blowing up the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines," the ministry said.

      Finnish seismologists detect five blasts in Russian waters

      "We have detected five explosions, the largest of them having been of 1.8 in magnitude and the smallest of 1.3," the institute's director Timo Tiira told Reuters, referring to the Richter scale used to describe the intensity of seismic activity.

      Nord Stream pipeline leakages: Who may be behind it? Read to know

      The Nord Stream pipeline leakages have become a huge cause of concern for Europe. As the matter is linked to the West and Russia, it may get escalated for the worse.

      Fire on Baltic Sea ferry under control, no injuries

      Stefan Elfstrom, spokesperson at the ferry company Stena Line, said told SVT that they had been informed of a fire "on a limited scale (and) firefighting is currently underway. We have no reports of personal injuries." According to the Swedish Maritime Administration, the fire was under control and while there was smoke there are "no open flames," spokeswoman Lisa Mjorning said.

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