Brussels, May 21 (ANI) — The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents has declared full solidarity with Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, dismissing recent Russian claims that the Baltic states are preparing hostile actions against Moscow as unfounded and dangerous.
In a joint statement, the Parliament’s political leaders rejected allegations that the Baltic countries would allow their territory, airspace or military facilities to be used for attacks on Russia. Latvia has categorically denied the accusations, which the Parliament said fit a wider pattern of intimidation, disinformation and provocation directed at EU members.
The leaders warned that such claims are especially troubling given repeated incursions by unidentified drones into Baltic airspace and territory. They called the allegations unacceptable and said they only heighten regional tensions and instability.
“No EU Member State can be threatened, intimidated or subjected to coercive pressure by Russia,” the Conference said, adding that “the security of the Baltic states is the security of the European Union as a whole.”
The statement urged the European Commission, the High Representative and the Council, working closely with NATO, to continue supporting Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by strengthening airspace surveillance, counter‑drone capabilities and situational awareness, and by reinforcing their ability to prevent and respond to further incursions.
It also called for stepped‑up efforts to counter disinformation through stronger strategic communication, mobilise EU resources to protect the bloc’s eastern flank, and reject false narratives that threaten European democracy and security.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed the Parliament’s position on X, describing the threats as “completely unacceptable” and stressing that an attack on one Member State is an attack on the entire Union. She also held Russia and Belarus responsible for activities endangering lives and security in the region.
The remarks follow a TASS report quoting the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), which alleged that Kyiv had persuaded Riga to permit a drone operation against Russia. Latvia has denied the claim. (ANI)
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