Russians in the Baltic states is a broadly defined subgroup of the Russian diaspora who self-identify as ethnic Russians, or are citizens of Russia, and live in one of the three independent …

May 25, 2021 · With Russian minority populations of their own, each of which, like Ukraine, share a common border with Russia, the Baltic States have reason to worry if similar tactics and …

Apr 2, 2013 · Many ethnic Russians who had lived in Soviet republics found themselves at once as inhabitants of new states with no clear idea of their future. This impact was felt the most by …

Dec 14, 2020 · Each of the Baltic states has significant Russian-speaking ethnic minority populations, especially so in Latvia and Estonia, where the number is at least 25%. The …

Dec 10, 2021 · Thirty years ago this month, the world shook as one of the only two Superpowers unexpectedly collapsed, creating enormous ramifications for the 25 million ethnic Russians …

Feb 8, 2025 · Tensions between the Baltic States and Russia, which share a combined 543 mile-long (874km) border, have soared since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russian dominance saw all three states turn to Nordic and European countries to diversify their supply. As of 2021 Estonia and Latvia import only 50% of their gas from Russia, whilst in …

Russia considers the independence of the Baltic states and their active role in NATO and the EU as threats to Russia’s security, sovereignty, and autonomy. The Vladimir Putin regime’s …

Jul 1, 2020 · The reduction in Russian oil exports and coal trans-shipments through almost all Baltic ports has impacted the Baltic states, who have lost out on transit fees. Turnover at ports …

Jul 5, 2022 · Indeed, the Baltic states are home to many ethnic Russians, who settled there as Soviet citizens. In Estonia alone, these ethnic Russians comprise some 25 percent of the …