Lithuania declared its independence from the Soviet Union
Latvia declares its independence from the Soviet Union
Soviet Union recognized the independence of Estonia
Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania begin official cooperation as Nordic-Baltic Eight
Sweden and Finland join NATO’s Partnership for Peace
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania agree to create the Baltic Battalion (BALTBAT)
Sinking of the Estonian-flagged passenger ferry MV Estonia
The UN and NATO authorize creation of peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IFOR). Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden contribute forces to IFOR
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sign agreement establishing the Baltic Air Surveillance Network (BALTNET)
Baltic Naval Squadron (BALTRON) inaugurated
