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Baltics will not contribute to EU anti-piracy plan
RIGA - Except for a monetary contribution from Estonia, the Baltic states have decided not to participate in an EU plan to join the U.N. in fighting piracy in Somalia. “The EU has not yet made a decision on the launch of the operation in Somalia and on the military capacities to be involved in this naval operation. Latvia does not plan to take part in it yet,” said Latvian Defense Ministry spokesman Arturs Graudins. The Lithuanian defense minister’s spokeswoman, Ruta Apeikyte, told the Balti ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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