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War in Ukraine
‘We Must Abandon the Rules We’ve Created’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 21
G7 explores $50B Russian asset fund for Ukraine; Kyiv plugs for NATO membership; India to participate in Peace Summit; Baltics push for Western troops in Ukraine.
May 21, 2024
Ukraine
Lithuania Allows Soldiers to be Trained in Ukraine
Vilnius acknowledges Russia may see it as a provocation but says that if they always considered Moscow’s views, they wouldn’t be able to support Ukraine because of the frequent nuclear threats.
May 8, 2024
Telegram
Yet Another Russian Commercial Airliner Has an In-Flight Emergency
The Moscow Times reported on Monday May 6 that an Airbus A321 operated by Nordwind Airlines (North Wind), en route from Moscow to Orenburg had to turn back after suffering a technical emergency.
May 7, 2024
Poland
Two Detained in Poland for Attack on Navalny Ally: Lithuania President
The announcement came a day after Polish and Ukrainian prosecutors said they had detained a man in Poland suspected of planning an attack on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
April 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
German Defense Giant to Build Ammunition Plant in Lithuania
Rheinmetall has also said it plans to set up at least four factories in Ukraine, which is in desperate need of ammunition to confront the Russian invasion.
April 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky in Lithuania Pleads For New Air Defence Aid
The visit, during which Ukraine signed a 10-year bilateral security deal with Latvia, comes after Moscow launched a barrage of aerial attacks, targeting energy facilities across Ukraine.
April 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky in Lithuania For Talks to 'Consolidate' Support
With Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Kyiv is urgently seeking increased military aid from Western allies.
April 11, 2024
Russia
Lithuania Considers Canceling Residence for Russians and Belarusians Making Regular Trips Home
The bill has been submitted to the Lithuanian parliament and would deprive Russians and Belarusians of local residence if they travel home more than once a month over espionage concerns.
April 10, 2024
NATO
Belarus Calls Up Reservists in Readiness Drills, Unloads Tanks Near Lithuania
Minsk says it’s defensive but Belarusian tanks just unloaded from flatcars about 20 km from the Lithuanian border.
March 14, 2024
Belarus
Lithuania Closes Two More Border Crossings with Belarus
Lithuania said it's been “witnessing increased activity of Belarusian and Russian intelligence services” on its territory.
March 1, 2024
Kyiv
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Arrives in Kyiv
Gabrielius Landsbergis said in a post on social media he was “back in the capital city of the most inspirational Europeans I ever met.”
Jan. 25, 2024
Estonia
Baltic States to Build New Defences on Russian and Belarusian Borders
Russia's aggression in the region has sparked concern in the Baltic states that they could be next on Moscow's agenda were it to win in Ukraine.
Jan. 19, 2024
Europe
Any Ukraine Defeat Would Not End Well For Europe: Lithuania FM
Landsbergis warned Europe had "not awakened to the reality" that the conflict in Ukraine is "Europe's war", as he called on the continent to prepare for any possible future aggression by Russia.
Jan. 19, 2024
Ukraine
Western Hesitation on Aid to Ukraine Helps Putin: Zelensky
Zelensky warned that Putin would not stop at Ukraine but would attack other neighbours unless allies joined forces to stop him.
Jan. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Makes Unannounced Visit to Lithuania
During his visit, Zelensky is scheduled to hold discussions with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, the Prime Minister, and the Speaker of the Seimas.
Jan. 10, 2024
Russia
Lithuanians Under Scrutiny for Connections With Sanctioned Russians
The investigation was triggered by the revelation that the two children of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich possess Lithuanian passports, potentially aiding him in evading international sanctions.
Jan. 3, 2024