Baltics close airspace to those travelling to Russian parade

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Australian National Review - Russia probing WWII memorial vandalism in Baltics and Eastern Europe — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Authorities in Moscow are investigating more than 160 incidents of desecration of Soviet war graves and monuments abroad Russia has said it is conducting a criminal probe into the desecration and destruction of World War II memorials in the Baltic states and Eastern Europe. The country’s Investigative Committee has described systematic efforts to erase the memory of Soviet soldiers who fought against Nazi Germany. On Wednesday, Russian investiga…

Baltics close airspace to those travelling to Russian parade

The three Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – have denied airspace access to foreign dignitaries travelling to Moscow for Russia’s 9 May so-called 'Victory Day' celebrations.

Russia continues to attack Ukraine while talks on a ceasefire are underway. Follow the developments in the war in Ukraine in the live ticker.

Lithuania is closing its airspace to foreign leaders heading to Russia for a major military parade commemorating the victory over Nazi Germany. Flights between Russia and Europe usually go via Lithuania.