Daily brief
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that approval of a 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia is 'overdue'. The comment comes as the bloc continues to discuss further economic measures.
Lithuania will release oil and fuel from state reserves to mitigate rising prices, according to a vice minister.
Japan announced a release from its national oil reserves, citing tensions in the Middle East.
The Latvian airline airBaltic suspended its flights to Dubai until late October due to security concerns in the Middle East region.
Lithuania's transport minister said the country's roads are heavily worn after winter and due to long-term underinvestment.