Baltics
Baltic ban on Kremlin-tied RT step toward dismantling ‘machinery of disinformation,’ says media expert
Latvia and Lithuania have banned Kremlin-tied RT television channels over links to Dmitry Kiselev, who is sanctioned by the EU for spreading propaganda about Ukraine. "The problem is that RT is a part of this infrastructure of propaganda," media expert Solvita Denisa-Liepniece told The World's Carol Hills.
Baltic 'bubble' looks to reopen regional travel
Countering Russian disinformation the Baltic nations’ way
Russian hackers may have a new target — NATO soldiers' smartphones
Unease in the Baltics as US allies watch Trump praise Putin
Russia is deploying nuclear-capable missiles on NATO's doorstep, Lithuania says
Lithuania's foreign minister says modified Iskander missiles have a range of up to 435 miles — meaning they could reach Berlin from the Russian outpost, which is sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania.
'My life in a nutshell is thoughts about sex every 9 seconds and being depressed every 12 seconds'
Latvian animator Signe Baumane has battled depression for most of her life — a battle that was made even more difficult by the oppressive culture of the Soviet Union. But when she discovered her depression had hereditary roots, she decided to make a film about the illness, one that's surreal, dark and funny all at once.
What can the US do about Russia's occupation of Crimea?
As the Russian military moves into Crimea, there seem to be few good options for the US and NATO. Retired Brigadier General Kevin Ryan sees economic sanctions as one of the few tools, but that requires time and a focus on the long-term strategy.