#Lithuania

On Sunday, September 13, in Lithuania, Vilnius Airport was closed and a NATO Italian fighter jet was scrambled due to a suspicious object on radar. It turned out to be a flock of birds.

Lithuanian parliamentarians rejected the Kremlin's threats over the possible deployment of nuclear weapons, calling them a tool of psychological pressure. Vilnius emphasizes that NATO membership already makes the country a target of Moscow.

Ukraine has introduced a special border regime in a one-kilometer zone along the borders with Russia and Belarus: free presence of people and unauthorized work are prohibited. The restrictions remain in effect until the end of martial law.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kastytis Budrys stated that Putin’s statements on peace talks are “not worth even half a kopeck” and called on the West to increase military aid to Kyiv amid ongoing strikes on Odesa Oblast.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas accused Minsk of using illegal migration and tunnels as weapons of pressure on Lithuania and the EU, calling for accelerating the "Eastern Flank" initiative.

Lithuania has set priorities for its EU Council presidency: strengthening sanctions against Russia, accelerating the EU integration of Ukraine and Moldova, and transatlantic unity. This was announced by Foreign Minister Kastytis Budrys.

Kyiv Oblast received 33.6 tons of energy equipment from Fingrid and Litgrid for winter preparation. Intelligence warns of the risk of new Russian strikes on the energy and gas transmission sectors during the heating season.

Ukraine national team guard Mykhailo Bulyk has moved to Lithuania's second division, joining the club Suduva, after turning down the option of continuing his career in the NCAA. For the 23-year-old player, this is his first overseas experience.

Mourning wreaths bearing photographs of executives appeared simultaneously at the offices of defense companies RSI Europe in Lithuania and CSG in Czechia. Lithuanian police detained a Ukrainian citizen who, according to sources, may have been hired by a citizen of Belarus. Official Vilnius links the provocation to the methods of Russian special services.

In an interview with Glen Beck, Trump called CIA Director Ratcliffe's Moscow visit 'semi-routine' and dismissed versions about preparing strikes on NATO. Lithuania confirmed it knew about the trip in advance.

Nausėda stated that Lithuania will accelerate the opening of the remaining clusters for Ukraine during its EU Council presidency from 2027, but Kyiv must fulfil its reform commitments.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called for Ukraine to be granted full EU membership by 2030, reacting to a new massive Russian attack on Kyiv and the region.

Lithuania's Energy Minister Lukas Savickas and his delegation spent the night in Kyiv in a shelter due to Russia's massive combined attack. The visit, timed to coincide with the signing of an agreement on energy infrastructure protection, overlapped with a strike on the capital and the region.

Lithuania is considering reducing transit time for Russian citizens from 24 to 6 hours. The President's advisor supported the Seimas deputy's idea, calling it a measure against violations of stay rules.

🚨 Lithuania is investigating an attack by migrants on a border guard at a tunnel on the border with Belarus. One officer sustained minor injuries. The official position of VSAT is contradictory. 🇱🇹🇧🇾 #Lithuania #Belarus #BorderIncident

🚨 Lithuanian PM Sinkevičius stated that the incident with the shot-down drone in Latvia could be a "false flag operation." Wreckage has not yet been found. Lithuanian intelligence reports that Russia is considering provocations in the Baltics, possibly using Ukrainian drones. 🇱🇹🇷🇺🇺🇦 #Latvia #NATO #Drone #Baltics #Provocation

🇱🇹🇺🇦 Lithuania and Ukrainian DEMZ have agreed to create a giant ammunition factory. 🏭 Location: Alytus and Prienai district. 👷‍♂️ Jobs: up to 450. 🚀 Launch: end of 2027. 🔫 Products: for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and NATO, including new guided munitions Firefly. 🇺🇸 In the US, there are calls to accelerate the delivery of shells, making the project in Lithuania strategically important.

🇱🇹 Lithuania changes defense strategy: Cabinet of Ministers approves creation of a "security zone" on the border with RF and RB. 🛑 By 2028, parks with "dragon's teeth" and concrete blocks will be installed. 🌊 By 2030, the creation of wetlands is planned to block machinery. ⚠️ Deadlines extended due to an increase in the number of engineering fleets from 27 to 50. 🇷🇺 Defense Minister stated that Putin is considering attack scenarios against the Baltics.