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Eastern Europe

The bridge connecting Estonia with Russia is seen in Narva, Estonia, on July 24, 2024.
Eastern Europe

In Estonia’s border town, Russian-speaking majority enjoys NATO’s shield, remains mute on Russia’s threat

by Maria Yeryoma

NARVA, Estonia — On both sides of the Narva River, fishermen stand knee-deep in the water between two medieval castles just 101 meters apart. Above them, the flags mark where NATO ends and Russia begins. For years, experts have been warning of the so-called "Narva scenario" — a plan in which Russia might attempt to grab an Estonian border city using its old tune, "protecting the Russian-speaking population." Following Europe's inability to handle Russia's now recurring drone incursions, the mo

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Russia's war reaches Bulgaria's shores, putting Radev's Moscow-friendly stance to the test

The balancing act of Bulgaria's Moscow-friendly leader stands on shaky ground. Since taking office in May, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has taken a harsh line on Ukraine while adopting steps his critics say are accommodating to Moscow. Radev's course has now come under scrutiny as Bulgaria, a southeastern NATO member state, feels first-hand the spillover of Russia's war against Ukraine. Four merchant vessels were hit by drones near Bulgaria's Black Sea coast in October. Two of the ves

Ukraine war latest: Drone attack sparks fire at industrial facility in Russia's Surgut district

Key developments on Oct. 16: * Drone attack sparks fire at industrial facility in Russia's Surgut district, governor says * Pope Leo urges Putin to allow humanitarian aid, evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky * Ukrainian military strikes million-dollar Russian radar in Krasnodar Krai, General Staff claim * Zelensky's ask: 300 Patriot missiles, 70 billion euros, and Russian assets * Emergency blackouts in Kyiv, as Klitschko announces start of heating season A fire broke out at an indu

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