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EU solidarity after Baltic disruption and alerts in May 2026

Von der Leyen praised Baltic resilience in a Vilnius statement responding to disruption and alerts that she attributed to a Russian destabilisation strategy.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen reaffirms European solidarity with Estonia and Latvia and Lithuania

    Von der Leyen reaffirms European solidarity with Estonia and Latvia and Lithuania and says Europe is stepping up support for the Baltic states.

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    I’m in Vilnius to send a clear message: Europe stands in full solidarity and unity with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. And we are stepping up our support. Because when Baltic States are being tested, Europe as a whole is being tested.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen praises the resilience of the Baltic people

    Von der Leyen praises the resilience of the Baltic people and warns Russia that it will fail.

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    I want to praise the resilience of the Baltic people. You have responded with calm and responsibility. And with a clear message to Russia: You will fail. link.europa.eu/wYfJHC

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