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Baerbock Convenes Baltic Security Summit in Final Act as Foreign Minister

Outgoing German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock leads Bornholm summit addressing Russian hybrid threats, announces enhanced NATO measures, and confirms her transition to UNGA presidency.

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Overview

  • Annalena Baerbock, in her final trip as Germany's Foreign Minister, hosted a summit on Bornholm with Nordic-Baltic Eight and Weimar Triangle partners to strengthen regional security.
  • The summit focused on countering Russian hybrid threats, including undersea cable sabotage and unmarked military incursions in the Baltic Sea.
  • Baerbock announced plans for increased NATO patrols, enhanced intelligence-sharing, and joint exercises to bolster defenses in the region.
  • A Russian military aircraft flying without a transponder signal over the Baltic prompted German quick-reaction fighters to intercept it, highlighting ongoing tensions.
  • Johann Wadephul is set to succeed Baerbock as Foreign Minister, while she prepares to assume the presidency of the UN General Assembly this summer.