Russia claims drone attacks coordinated from Latvia amid escalating military presence near Russia.

The entities involved

• Kremlin →

  fortified complex in Moscow, Russia

  • Slovakia joins a commission under the Council of Europe, with PM Fico defying Moscow's warning against the move.00:14
  • Slovakia formalized a decision in Bratislava, leading to accusations of Kremlin collaboration and potential damage to NATO standing.00:14
• Latvia →

  sovereign state in northeastern Europe

  • Drones threatened Latvian airspace near the Russian frontier, prompting concerns about Moscow testing NATO's collective defense red lines.03:05
  • Latvia's Security Council agenda includes Abyei, and the country participated in Council meetings concerning ICJ elections.02:32

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