The recent Russian military aggression against Ukraine has caused substantial concern not only in the Baltic states, but in other EU and NATO countries as well. One source of concern comes not from traditional military threats as such, but instead from a much talked-about but less well-known phenomenon –Russian non-military influence and “soft power” in the Baltic states.

NATO has released video of the Royal Netherlands Air Force  F-16 fighter, assigned to NATO's air policing mission, intercepting Russian fighter aircraft over the Baltic Sea.

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the question “Who is next?” have prompted many international media sources to look at the Baltics.

In a new edition of NATO Review Magazine, Lithuanian cartoonist Rytis Daukantas takes a sideways look at some of the main changes Lithuanians have seen since the end of the Cold War. And finds a freer country.

Here is a quick look at what international press said about Lithuania last week (October 6-13).  Some of the news you may recall, some may be new to you, but all of the topics below are worthy of a mention.