Latvia sends soldiers to boost security on border with Belarus

"Latvia’s defence minister has ordered the army to help guard the country’s border with
Belarus amid what was described as “hybrid threats” facing the country and as a reported 96 attempts were made by people to cross the border in 24 hours." AlJazeera

Lithuania border dust up with Belarus

"Belarus criticised Lithuania’s decision to close two of its six border crossings with the country amid concern about the presence of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group in Belarus. Minsk said the move was “unfriendly”." AlJazeera

US imposed sanctions on three entities over alleged weapons deals between North Korea and Russia

"The US imposed sanctions on three entities over alleged weapons deals between North Korea
and Russia. The three – Versor, Verus and Defense Engineering – are linked to Slovakian national Ashot Mkrtychev, who was sanctioned in March for attempting to facilitate arms deals between Russia and North Korea." AlJareeza

Netherlands slides into recession

"The Dutch economy has entered a recession after falling for two consecutive quarters,
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) revealed." RT