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New road linking Baltic states to Poland opens at a time of tensions with Russia

A new road connecting the Baltic states and Poland has opended.

A new section of the Via Baltica highway has opened, linking Poland with Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, enhancing military and civilian mobility in the region. The road is seen as strategically important amid rising tensions with Russia, especially following its invasion of Ukraine. NATO officials emphasize the road’s role in improving defense logistics and rapid troop movement across the Baltic states. The project reflects broader efforts to strengthen infrastructure and deterrence along NATO’s eastern flank.

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https://apnews.com/article/via-baltica-road-poland-estonia-latvia-lithuania-7f3870062c5ce077ceb6ee98cc928d7b