Gitanas Nausėda called for the strengthening of air defense due to rising hybrid threats and incidents involving Russian drones. Europe must take concrete action to protect its borders.
The US is asking Ukraine and the EU to ease sanctions on Belarusian potash to improve relations with Minsk. Lithuania is currently refusing to restore transit.
The US has canceled the rotation of 4,000 troops in Poland. Warsaw claims the changes are logistical in nature and point to a possible transition to a permanent US presence.
Stubb stated that the US needs NATO due to its proximity to Russia's nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula. They are aimed at New York and Washington.
The leaders discussed the Drone Deal format and a 90 billion euro loan. Lithuania will support Ukraine's accession to the EU during its presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027.
The President will take part in a special meeting of EU leaders and hold talks with Nausėda and Frederiksen. A meeting with Costa and von der Leyen is planned.
Macron, Merz, and Nausėda reacted to the success of the Tisza party and democratic changes. European leaders look forward to cooperation to strengthen EU unity.
The President of Lithuania calls for the 20th sanctions package to be adopted as soon as possible and for "Rosatom" and "Lukoil" to be included in the 21st. According to him, increased pressure is necessary to change Russia's behavior.
President Nausėda considers Ukraine's and Moldova's EU membership within four years to be realistic. Sandu called the de-occupation of Transnistria a condition for accession.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda sustained a domestic injury on February 22. He underwent forearm surgery and spent the night in the hospital.
In February 2026, Lithuania began construction of a new railway line to the Rudninkai training ground. This will allow for the rapid transfer of heavy equipment and a German brigade, solving the problem of limited capacity on civilian roads.
President Zelenskyy met with the presidents of Lithuania and Poland in Vilnius. Energy support, strengthening air defense, Ukraine's accession to the EU, and diplomatic work were discussed.
President Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. They discussed support for the Ukrainian energy system and military cooperation.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Lithuania on January 25. The meeting will take place as part of the 163rd anniversary of the January Uprising of 1863.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that Russia's appetites in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine are too great, and the Kremlin's lack of reaction indicates Moscow's unwillingness to end the war. He noted that the United States has leverage, but Moscow's appetites are currently "exorbitant."
The US President called the bloc's members 'weak', but joint action on funding for Ukraine would send a 'very strong signal', according to Kaja Kallas.
The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have stated the need for a joint decision on dismantling railway connections with Russia and Belarus. The presidents of the Baltic countries discussed this issue and handed it over to the ministers for further consideration.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the preparation of new EU sanctions against Belarus. This is a response to hybrid actions against Lithuania, including an increase in the number of incursions by contraband balloons.
President Zelenskyy discussed the results of the advisors' meetings in Geneva with the leaders of three European countries and emphasized the importance of carefully considered steps. Ukraine is working constructively, and European partners support its positions.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, discussing energy aid and the security situation. Lithuania offered support regarding gas, which is critically important ahead of winter.
The German arms concern Rheinmetall AG has begun construction of an ammunition production plant in Lithuania, which is the largest defense investment in the country's history. The enterprise will start operating in mid-2026, producing up to 100,000 shells annually.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko summarized his visit to Lithuania, the main purpose of which was the first-ever extradition of a Russian serviceman for war crimes. He held meetings with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė to coordinate further steps in the field of justice.
Ukraine has handed over a Russian serviceman to Lithuania for criminal prosecution for war crimes. The suspect has been taken into custody and faces life imprisonment.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated the need to consider restricting transit to Kaliningrad and a long-term closure of the border with Belarus. This is a response to a hybrid attack against Lithuania, which included the shutdown of airports due to balloons from Belarus.
Two Russian aircraft, a Su-30 and an Il-78, violated Lithuanian airspace for 18 seconds, flying 700 meters near Kybartai. The country's security level has not changed, and Lithuanian services and NATO allies reacted appropriately.
Two Russian military aircraft from the Kaliningrad region violated Lithuanian airspace for 18 seconds. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda called it a blatant violation of international law.
On Saturday evening, the airspace over Vilnius International Airport was restricted, likely due to spotted balloons. Flights are being diverted to alternate airfields in Kaunas, Riga, and Gdansk.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the war in Ukraine requires the EU to be ready for defense. Lithuania invests 4% of its GDP in defense, expecting greater EU participation in security programs.
Polish President Karol Navrotskyi in Vilnius expressed disagreements with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda regarding Ukraine's integration into the EU. Navrotskyi holds a moderate position and previously blocked a bill on the rights of Ukrainian refugees.
Lithuania is expanding its air raid siren system to include alerts for dangerous drones entering the country's airspace. The new algorithm introduces red and yellow alert levels depending on the threat, informing the public via SMS, sirens, and other channels.
