Baltic Sea countries rally together against Russia
By DW
27 May 2022 |
10:36 am
The Council of the Baltic Sea States, a regional grouping on Russia's doorstep, has come together to condemn the invasion of Ukraine — and present Germany with a new test of leadership.
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