Has Putin Miscalculated His Ability To Take Ukraine Swiftly?

Every day Zelenskyy remains in office is another day that adds to Ukrainian national confidence to resist Putin's attacks.

Baltic partner describes robust NATO alliance, Belarus and Russia deterrence challenges

VILNIUS, Lithuania — The Baltic states form a virtual isthmus jutting out from the rest of the NATO alliance and butting up against the heavily fortified Russian military outpost in Kaliningrad, which has the capability to impose anti-access/aerial denial over the region.

US troop withdrawal from Germany still worries Congress and Baltic allies

The howls from Congress have not ceased since July.

US troops in Poland reassure NATO's Baltic States as Russia looms

SIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania — The U.S. decision to base an additional 1,000 troops in Poland is a boon for the tiny Baltic states whose NATO defense is insecure in the face of Russian aggression.

Exclusive: ‘I call myself a symbol of freedom’: Belarusian leader in exile motivates protesters

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Rapes, beatings, and imprisonment are among the punishments for Belarusian democracy activists since fraudulent Aug. 9 elections.

Emmanuel Macron to meet Belarus opposition leader in highest-profile meeting since protests began

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Tuesday, marking the most high-profile meeting for the Belarus opposition leader since she helped inspire pro-democracy protests following the country's presidential election.

Lithuanian air base highlights US investments in Europe that followed Russian invasion of Ukraine

SIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania — The roar of a Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet taking off echoes for miles around the peaceful countryside in central Lithuania, setting off car alarms and halting conversations among soldiers, who pause to admire its powerful thrusters and smooth flight line.

NATO tightens coordination in Baltics as Russia looms: 'We're not gonna be fighting alone'

SIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania — With smeared camouflage paint faintly visible on his face after hiding anti-aircraft batteries in the woods, U.S. Army Capt. Waverly Washington realized the NATO concept of common defense is not about having the most advanced technology.

Russia could ‘absorb’ Belarus and threaten NATO

SIAULIAI, Lithuania — As American antiaircraft batteries test alongside NATO allies in the Baltics, Russian troops conduct exercises in beleaguered Belarus, worrying some allies that Russian President Vladimir Putin is aiming for a permanent troop presence on NATO’s eastern flank.