Russia's Baltic Sea Border Plans Raise Regional Alarm
TL;DR
Finland and Baltic states are urging calm after a draft Russian decree proposed revising sea borders in the Baltic Sea, potentially affecting areas near Finland and Kaliningrad. While the proposal was later deleted, it raised concerns of a deliberate provocation by Russia. NATO members, including Finland and Sweden, are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for a firm response to any escalation.
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