Instrumentalisation of migration by Belarus and Russia – a hybrid threat against the Baltic Sea Region
In a move to strengthen regional security, the Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration and the Council of the Baltic Sea States co-organised an expert roundtable on 17 April in Warsaw. The meeting brought together representatives from ministries of the interior, justice, and foreign affairs, as well as border guard agencies and academia. Discussions focused on the instrumentalisation of migration by Belarus and Russia — a hybrid threat aimed at destabilising the Baltic Sea Region through the organised and coordinated movement of vulnerable people towards the EU’s external borders.
The event addressed the intersection of national security threats, smuggling, and human trafficking. Expert contributions included situational updates from CBSS member states, a historical overview of the phenomenon, and a briefing on Lithuania’s legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the repeated illegal actions of Belarus.
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Originally published on 17 Apr
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