Lithuania
Lithuania revoked their permits and expelled 22 Belarusians, banning them from entering the Schengen Area for five years. Their company concealed its ties to the defense industries of Russia and Belarus.
Berlin links the suspected attack on Leipzig Airport to Russian special services. Germany demands tougher visa restrictions for Russians.
NATO has not defined a clear threshold for Article 5 in response to Russian sabotage. It could be invoked after significant infrastructure damage or casualties.
Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.
Wreaths and photos of executives appeared near defense companies in Vilnius and the Czech Republic. Lithuania suspects a provocation linked to Russian intelligence services.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Zelenskyy arrived in Chisinau at Sandu’s invitation. He will hold a bilateral meeting, followed by trilateral talks with the presidents of Moldova and Romania.
The EU aims to prepare a joint response to Russia’s hybrid threats by 2030. New sources of funding are being considered for this purpose.
John Ratcliffe returned from Moscow and reportedly visited the White House. Trump called the negotiations with the Russian Federation semi-routine.
Ukrainians have the most favorable views of Macron, Merz, and Erdoğan. They have the most negative views of Putin, Lukashenko, and Trump. Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Russians and Belarusians have worsened since 2022.
Poland has concluded an agreement for several thousand Piorun systems and hundreds of launchers for itself, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. Deliveries will continue until 2030.
Representatives of Estonia, Lithuania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv for Independence Day and the sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen. Participants will discuss the resilience of the world and Ukraine.
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs called for Russia's frozen assets to be used to pay for the damage inflicted on Ukraine. He also called for stronger sanctions.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
The Russian military is practicing mobilization procedures across the country. The WSJ believes that the decision could be postponed until the State Duma elections.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy held six meetings with the leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The parties discussed air defense, energy, and defense financing.
The Nordic and Baltic countries reaffirmed their political, military, and financial support for Ukraine. They are also ready to help\r\nprotect its energy sector and ports.
Cyclone “Priska” hit the Baltic region, Poland, and Belarus, causing two deaths and widespread destruction. More than 550,000 households were left without electricity.
The President of Lithuania spoke Ukrainian at the State Flag Day celebration in Kyiv. He promised to increase pressure on Russia and its allies.
On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.
Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv on August 23. He will meet with Zelenskyy and take part in events and a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing."
During the massive attack on Kyiv, Lucas Savickas and his delegation took shelter. He arrived in the Ukrainian capital for a two-day visit.
At the end of July, migrants attacked border guards at a Lithuanian border post, injuring one of them. They fled to Belarus, and Lithuania expanded the investigation.
Mindaugas Sinkavičius suggested that the drone shot down over Latvia could have been part of a false flag operation, but there is currently no evidence. Lithuania had warned of possible Russian provocations involving Ukrainian drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
The German army has a shortage of around 2,000 service members for the permanent deployment of a brigade in Lithuania by 2027. Only 60% of positions have been filled, and the Defence Ministry is considering compulsory recruitment.
The government has allowed captured military equipment to be transferred free of charge to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands. This will help document the consequences of Russian aggression and advance cultural diplomacy.
NATO confirmed that an Italian Eurofighter shot down a drone over Latvia and that fighter jets were scrambled in Romania due to drones entering its airspace. The Alliance stated its readiness to respond to threats around the clock.
The Polish government threatened to review the $50 million annual payments to Starlink after the country was excluded from the European roaming zone. Ministers are demanding that SpaceX restore equal conditions for Polish customers.
A tunnel was found in the Skrudaliena Parish, through which 15 migrants illegally crossed the border. They were all returned to Belarusian territory; this is the first such case in this section.