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NATO
NATO Scrambles Fighters to Patrol Rogue Russian Jets Over the Baltics
Kremlin’s Su-30 and An-26 were flying in international airspace between Kaliningrad and mainland Russia without activated radar transporters nor flight plans amid high tensions in the region.
Jan. 13, 2026
Russian Armed Forces
‘No Evidence’ Of Hundreds of Thousands of Russian Troops in Belarus: Lithuania
Lithuania’s armed forces and the National Crisis Management Centre said reports of 360,000 Russian troops in Belarus “do not correspond to reality,” noting Russia has only several thousand there.
Dec. 17, 2025
Europe
Balloons Released from Belarus Force Brief Closure of Lithuania’s Main Airport
Lithuania briefly shut Vilnius airport again after suspected Belarus-sent balloons breached its airspace.
Dec. 7, 2025
Belarus
EU to Sanction Belarus Over Smuggler Balloon Violations of Lithuanian Airspace
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen described the balloon incursions as “hybrid attacks” after meeting with the Lithuanian president on Monday.
Dec. 1, 2025
Ukraine
US Gas Via Lithuania to Ukraine, Offering Heat Amid Russian Attempts to Freeze It
First US LNG shipment via the Baltic route offers vital counter-leverage against Moscow’s winter energy war. Experts call the delivery a ‘historic’ tightening of security ties.
Nov. 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘Swap Mush for Steel’ – Lithuania Urges NATO to End Era of ‘Self-Deterrence’ Against Russia
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys says Western restraint only invites more aggression, arguing the only thing Moscow understands is overwhelming force and funding.
Nov. 11, 2025
Europe
2,000 Trucks Stuck in Belarus After Lithuania Closes Border: Association
Dozens of balloons carrying illegal cigarettes entered Lithuania’s airspace last week, prompting the country to close its border with Belarus in response.
Nov. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
In First, Ukraine Extradites Captured Russian Soldier for War Crimes Trial
A Russian sailor who previously served in the military police has been captured by Ukrainian forces near the village of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Oct. 31, 2025
Belarus
Lithuania Extends Belarus Border Closure Until End of November Over Balloon Threat
Lithuania media reported on Wedesday that the Salcininkai-Benyakoni border crossing will remain closed, while passage via the Medininkai-Kamenny Log checkpoint is “restricted.”
Oct. 29, 2025
Lukashenko
Lukashenko Slams Lithuania for ‘Crazy Gamble’ Closing border After Balloon Fiasco
Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport four times last week after smugglers launched balloons into its airspace from Belarus. Each time, it also temporarily shut its border with Belarus.
Oct. 29, 2025
Ukraine
Scrap ‘Air Policing’ for Alert Status, Ex-NATO Commander Demands Amid Russia ‘Hybrid’ War
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Gen. (Ret.) Philip Breedlove says the West must drop “deterred” posture as Lithuania battles border incursions, insisting Moscow “will never be interested in peace.”
Oct. 28, 2025
NATO
Mysterious Balloons Force Lithuania to Shut Airport and Consider Border Closure With Belarus
After a wave of mysterious balloon incursions over NATO airspace, Lithuania’s PM Inga Ruginienė called an emergency security meeting.
Oct. 27, 2025
Europe
Lithuania Shuts Belarus Border as Balloons Force Closure of Two Busiest Airports
Officials said “tens of balloons” had been spotted on the radar in Lithuanian skies, leading to the closure of both Vilnius and Kaunas airports.
Oct. 25, 2025
NATO
Russian Fighter Aircraft Violate Lithuanian Airspace
Lithuania’s foreign ministry summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires over the 18-second incident.
Oct. 23, 2025
Belarus
Lithuania Will Shut Belarus Border if Smuggler Balloons Continue, PM Says
Vilnius Airport was shut from 11pm local time on Tuesday to 6.30am on Wednesday due to the incident, disrupting 30 fights and affecting more than 4,000 passengers.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Lithuania Appoints Pro-Ukraine Government
Like other countries in the region, Lithuanian airspace has recently been violated by drones attributed to Russia.
Sept. 25, 2025