The Baltic States are Provoking Russia and Belarus, Ryabkov Says

The Baltic states are attempting to provoke Russia and Belarus and test the strength of the two countries' relations. This was stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, according to TASS.

"They are filled with zeal for provocations and testing their strength, probing our patience, and creating situations that cause emotional outbursts in our countries," the diplomat said.

He emphasized that it is crucial for Russia and Belarus not to succumb to these provocations and to focus on stable development.

On December 18, the spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated that the Baltic states are demonstrating degenerative loyalty by continuing to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The diplomat commented on the online meeting of the Ramstein contact group, where the Baltic states announced they had invested 0.25% of their GDP in support of Ukraine.