NATO's eastern flank borders Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.
October 29, 2025
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geographic
Geographic description of NATO's eastern boundary region in Europe.
Lithuania publicly characterized recent unclaimed airspace incursions by drones and other aircraft as a deliberate escalation of Russian and Belarusian 'hybrid warfare'.
October 27, 2025
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geopolitical
Represents an official attribution and framing by a NATO member regarding the security implications of unclaimed airspace violations.
Lithuania is a member of the U.S.-led NATO alliance and shares land borders with Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
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geographical
Country membership in NATO and basic border relationships.