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Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs announced the launch of “Vilkatis,” a new security operation aimed at enhancing border controls amid a surge in irregular migrants from Belarus. The initiative includes increased military support and advanced surveillance measures, responding to perceived hybrid threats at the eastern frontier.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Premier Mette Frederiksen issued a joint statement affirming their stance against “uncontrolled migration” and commitment to protect Europe’s Christian cultural heritage. They advocate for stricter migration policies and call for coordinated EU action to combat illegal immigration and enhance border security.

Serbia will host EXPO 2027, with 140 countries already signed up. Key topics at a recent Brussels conference included preparations for the event and Serbia’s EU accession talks, attended by prominent officials, including former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, who addressed Serbia’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Germany’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service has recovered a Soviet Second World War M1943 infantry gun from the Neisse River near Forst. Excavation work near the Polish border uncovered the well-preserved weapon, now set for disposal at the KMBD’s facility in Kummersdorf.

The European Commission has introduced five large-scale defence projects aimed at enhancing member states’ capabilities, particularly on the eastern flank. With a budget of €325 million, the projects focus on drones, maritime defence, air power, and missile defence, involving 18 member states and Ukraine in four initiatives.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda announced that top political leaders have agreed to amend the constitution, removing Article 137, which bans nuclear weapon deployment. Nauseda cited outdated geopolitical conditions, noting the presence of Russian nuclear capabilities in nearby Kaliningrad and Belarus as a pressing concern.

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