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Baltic States Reject Russian Claims, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine
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Baltic States Reject Russian Claims, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Baltic diplomats in Russia filed a joint protest with the Russian Foreign Ministry, rejecting false claims about their countries.
  • They reiterated that Baltic airspace was not used for attacks against Russia and stated that any drone incursions were linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
  • The Baltic nations urged Russia to cease its war against Ukraine and expressed support for Ukraine's independence and right to self-defense.

Diplomats from the Baltic states in Russia have lodged a formal protest with the Russian Foreign Ministry, unequivocally rejecting what they describe as false accusations made by Russian officials. The Baltic representatives firmly stated that their countries' airspace has not been utilized for any attacks targeting Russia. They emphasized that any instances of drones entering Baltic airspace are directly connected to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.

In their official protest, the diplomats reiterated their commitment to adhering to legal frameworks in their treatment of all residents. They stressed that the Baltic nations have consistently upheld international law and their own national regulations in managing their populations and borders.

The Baltic representatives used the opportunity to call upon Russia to immediately halt its military aggression in Ukraine. Furthermore, they reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and its inherent right to defend itself against the invasion. The joint statement underscores the Baltic states' unified stance against Russia's actions and their solidarity with Ukraine.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.