#Lithuania

Estonia Imposes National Sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman After Their 'Release' by the EU

Politics 09/24/2026, 18:26

Estonia imposed national sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman after the EU, under pressure from France, lifted the restrictions on them. On September 24, Lithuania announced the freezing of their assets and their inclusion in the list of unwanted persons.

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“Russia Has Already Lost the War”: Lithuania's President Explained at the UN Podium Why the Kremlin Does Not Acknowledge Defeat

Politics 09/23/2026, 06:26

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia has in fact already lost the war but does not acknowledge the defeat due to fear of accountability and the people's revenge.

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Latvia's President: Europe Will Not Have Time to Rebuild Its Air Defense for a New Drone War by Mid-2027

Politics 09/20/2026, 14:06

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned in an interview with The Guardian that European air defense systems will not have time to adapt to the lightning-fast development of the drone war in Ukraine and may lose their relevance by mid-2027.

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Lithuania approves evacuation plan for Vilnius residents: one of the routes leads to the Polish border

Politics 09/19/2026, 08:35

Lithuania has prepared an evacuation plan for Vilnius residents in the event of a military threat: one of the three routes is the border with Poland. Podlaskie Voivodeship has been included in the regional planning system.

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Belarus Conducts Four-Day Exercises Near the Suwałki Corridor: What Is Known About the Maneuvers Close to NATO Borders

Politics 09/17/2026, 18:17

From September 15–18, Belarus is holding four-day exercises near the borders with Poland and Lithuania, including ranges close to the Suwałki Corridor. Minsk claims the maneuvers are defensive in nature but has not disclosed the exact number of troops.

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Drone Shot Down in Lithuania Turns Out to Be a Russian 'Gerbera': Nausėda Explains Why It Was Off Course

Politics 09/17/2026, 12:48

Lithuanian President Nausėda confirmed that the drone shot down over the country on September 15 was a Russian 'Gerbera.' According to his version, the UAV was redirected by Ukrainian electronic warfare and drifted into Lithuanian airspace.

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Estonia and France Launch Nuclear Deterrence Talks: Tallinn Studies Format of Paris Initiative

Politics 09/16/2026, 13:50

Estonia has begun negotiations with France on joining the Paris initiative to strengthen nuclear deterrence. Prime Minister Kristen Michal called deepening nuclear cooperation "likely" against the backdrop of similar steps by Lithuania, Finland, and Poland.

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NATO Fighters Shot Down a Drone That Violated Lithuania's Airspace from Belarus

Incidents 09/15/2026, 08:54

On the night of September 15, NATO fighters shot down a drone that violated Lithuania's airspace from Belarus. President Nausėda thanked the allies for their swift response.

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In Lithuania, a flock of birds led to the closure of Vilnius Airport and the emergency scramble of a NATO fighter jet

Politics 09/13/2026, 19:54

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.

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Lithuania Rejects the Kremlin's Nuclear Threats: Vilnius Calls Moscow's Statements a Tool of Psychological Pressure

Politics 09/13/2026, 00:35

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.

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Ukraine introduces special border regime in one-kilometer zone along borders with Russia and Belarus

Politics 09/12/2026, 23:37

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.

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“Not Worth Even Half a Kopeck”: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Exposes the Real Goal Behind Putin’s Statements on Peace Talks

Politics 09/12/2026, 18:58

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.

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Kallas accused Minsk of using tunnels and migration as weapons of pressure on Lithuania and the EU

Politics 09/09/2026, 05:32

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.

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Lithuania Sets Priorities for EU Council Presidency: Sanctions, Ukraine, and Enlargement

Politics 09/09/2026, 04:07

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.

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Kyiv Oblast Received 33.6 Tons of Energy Equipment from Finland and Lithuania for Winter Preparation

Economy 09/04/2026, 08:11

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.

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Didn't make it to the US: Ukraine national team guard Mykhailo Bulyk moves to Lithuania's second division

Sports 09/01/2026, 18:51

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.

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Mourning wreaths at defense company offices in Lithuania and Czechia: who is behind the provocation

Politics 08/30/2026, 21:50

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.

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Trump Calls CIA Director's Moscow Visit 'Semi-Routine' and Dismisses Scenarios of Strikes on NATO

Politics 08/27/2026, 00:12

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.

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