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War in Ukraine
An advisor to the Lithuanian president has accused Russian military intelligence of planning sabotage attacks on US bound aircraft after incendiary devices were discovered at DHL depots.
Nov. 7
Russia
The Baltic nation, sharing a 275 km border with Russia, remains one of the EU’s most vocal critics of Moscow and strongest backers of Ukraine.
Oct. 29
Europe
All major parties in the elections the Baltic state agree on maintaining NATO and EU member’s strong support for Kyiv, fearing Lithuania could be targeted if Moscow succeeds in Ukraine.
Oct. 27
Lithuania
The opposition Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) won the first round of the country’s parliamentary election held on Sunday.
Oct. 14
Ukraine
Lithuania's main parties all agree on the need for strong support for Ukraine and to maintain or increase defense spending, currently around 3% of GDP.
Oct. 13
Poland
Lithuania’s Defense Minister has announced the installation of new fortifications on a bridge over the Neman River a key strategic crossing point on the route to and from Russia’s exclave.
Oct. 10
Lithuania
Gitanas Nauseda, who won re-election on Sunday, is a centre-right former banker who established himself as a pro-EU statesman and staunch Ukraine supporter during his first term in the job.
May. 27
Lithuania
Both candidates agree that the NATO and EU member of 2.8 million should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat, and to that end the government recently proposed a tax increase.
May. 26
NATO
Russia - Baltic tensions are rising. This is actually serious - it has the makings of a proper NATO-Russia crisis.
May. 25
Russia
Russian media reported that Moscow does not intend to revise its Baltic Sea border, despite a published Defense Ministry document suggesting possible changes.
May. 22
War in Ukraine
Landsbergis supported Macron's proposal to send military trainers to Ukraine, stressing the importance of allowing Ukraine to fully utilize the provided equipment.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
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
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
Telegram
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
Poland
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.
Apr. 19
War in Ukraine
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.
Apr. 16
An advisor to the Lithuanian president has accused Russian military intelligence of planning sabotage attacks on US bound aircraft after incendiary devices were discovered at DHL depots.
Nov. 7