The defense ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have approved the creation of a joint Baltic defense zone on the border of Russia and Belarus, reports the Ministry of Defense of Estonia. It is noted that the defense ministers signed an agreement today in Riga, according to which Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will create a defense zone on their borders in the coming years. This zone will consist of various defense facilities aimed at deterrence and, if necessary, protection from military threats. “The Baltic defense zone is a carefully considered project, necessitated by the security s…