Flares in the Fray: Denmark Russia Tensions Spark a New Baltic Crisis The latest incident between Russia and Denmark has sparked fresh concerns about escalating tensions in the Baltic region.
On Monday, a Russian warship fired emergency flares at a Danish helicopter while it was tracking the vessel in international waters off Gedser.
This behavior by the Russians is part of a long history of provocative actions that have strained relations between Russia and its neighbors in Eastern Europe.