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NATO
4 US Soldiers Missing in Training Exercise in Lithuania, Search Continues
NATO dismissed reports that the four missing soldiers have died, adding that the search is ongoing.
March 27, 2025
Europe
‘We Will Never Agree to Forceful Change of Borders’ – Baltics Vow
Top Baltic diplomats meet with Rubio to urge continued aid to Ukraine and more pressure on Russia to achieve sustainable peace.
March 26, 2025
US
Baltic Foreign Ministers Visit Washington to Discuss Ukraine, Increased Russian Aggression
Top Baltic diplomats in US to urge support for NATO and Ukraine
March 24, 2025
Top News
‘An Act of Terrorism’ – Lithuania Says Russian Intelligence Behind Ikea Store Arson
“Kremlin’s terrorist nature confirmed once again. It’s clear who we are dealing with,” Vilnius claims.
March 18, 2025
Europe
EU’s $200 Billion Dilemma: Seize Russian Assets or Hold for Leverage?
The UK, as well as Baltic and Nordic nations are pushing for immediate action while France, Germany, and Italy are opposed.
Feb. 25, 2025
Europe
Lithuania Calls for $10B for Ukraine’s Defense Industry
Lithuania rallied for urgent funding to support Ukraine’s defense industry after the US and Russia initiated bilateral talks without Ukraine or EU participation.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2025
Europe
Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
Feb. 19, 2025
Ukraine
Finnish Speaker of Parliament Says Russia’s True Reason for Attacking Ukraine vs. Baltics Is NATO
Russia attacked Ukraine instead of the Baltic countries because the Baltics are NATO members, Finnish Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho says
Feb. 14, 2025
Germany
Rheinmetall Tells (Almost) All About Its Support for Ukraine
In an updated press release titled “A powerful partner at Ukraine’s side” the German defense company gives a fairly comprehensive overview of its support for Kyiv’s war against Russia.
Feb. 11, 2025
Education
Lithuania Provides Nearly €33M for Tuition for Ukrainian Refugees
In addition to funding for education costs, Lithuania also raises nearly a million euros for drones to be sent to the front lines.
Feb. 10, 2025
Europe
Baltic States ‘Successfully’ Link With European Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- former Soviet states that are now EU and NATO members -- have been keen to make the change since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Feb. 9, 2025
Energy
Baltic States Begin Decoupling From Russian Power Grid
The Baltics – former Soviet republics that joined NATO and the EU in 2004 – have long prepared to integrate with the European grid but faced technological and financial issues.
Feb. 8, 2025
Europe
Kormotech Starts Construction of $62 Million Factory in Lithuania
Ukraine’s leading pet food producer is to open its second factory that could create more than 200 jobs for Ukrainian and Lithuanian professionals.
Feb. 7, 2025
Energy
Baltics to Cut Soviet-Era Ties to Russian Power Grid
Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid on Saturday, a politically-charged move that severs their Soviet-era energy ties with Moscow.
Feb. 5, 2025
Europe
Lithuania May Investigate Minister Because of His Soviet-Era Playlist
The minister was previously criticized for his musical taste which epitomizes nostalgia for the USSR but reiterated his loyalty to Lithuania despite the accusations.
Jan. 29, 2025
Drones
‘Bureaucracy’ Blocks Delivery of Thousands of Lithuanian Drones to Ukraine
Drones from Lithuanian manufacturers were promised for delivery by the end of 2024. Instead they are gathering dust in warehouses waiting for paperwork to be completed correctly.
Jan. 14, 2025