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“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow

“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow

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Zelensky made large-scale reshuffle among ambassadors, including in China and Hungary: who was dismissed and appointed

Zelensky made large-scale reshuffle among ambassadors, including in China and Hungary: who was dismissed and appointed

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Ukraine and Lithuania discussed cooperation in 2025

Ukraine and Lithuania discussed cooperation in 2025

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Zelenskyy discusses need to strengthen air defense with Lithuanian PM

Zelenskyy discusses need to strengthen air defense with Lithuanian PM

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Lithuanian government arrives in Kyiv

Lithuanian government arrives in Kyiv

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Finland detains a plane flying to Russia on suspicion of sanctions circumvention

Finland detains a plane flying to Russia on suspicion of sanctions circumvention

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Evacuation due to a letter with powder: 300 Lithuanian schoolchildren in danger of chemical contamination

Evacuation due to a letter with powder: 300 Lithuanian schoolchildren in danger of chemical contamination

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Czech Senate recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

Czech Senate recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

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Germany moves Ukrainian military equipment repair center from Slovakia - report

Germany moves Ukrainian military equipment repair center from Slovakia - report

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Latvian military conducts unannounced combat readiness check across the country

Latvian military conducts unannounced combat readiness check across the country

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The largest tank purchase in Lithuanian history: Berlin will supply Vilnius with 44 Leopards

The largest tank purchase in Lithuanian history: Berlin will supply Vilnius with 44 Leopards

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Singer Anna Sedokova's ex-husband found dead in an entranceway in Moscow

Singer Anna Sedokova's ex-husband found dead in an entranceway in Moscow

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Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

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Lithuania expands sanctions list: 17 more Georgian politicians are banned

Lithuania expands sanctions list: 17 more Georgian politicians are banned

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17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

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Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

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Ukrainian military instructors to undergo special training in Lithuania: what is known

Ukrainian military instructors to undergo special training in Lithuania: what is known

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Ukraine to Boost Production of Long-Range Weapons in 2025: New Details from Umerov

Ukraine to Boost Production of Long-Range Weapons in 2025: New Details from Umerov

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Ukraine and Lithuania step up cooperation in the medical field: details

Ukraine and Lithuania step up cooperation in the medical field: details

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Poland is preparing a new 15-year program for the development of the army, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine

Poland is preparing a new 15-year program for the development of the army, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine

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Consequences of Russia's “New Year's” greetings: Lithuanian Foreign Minister shows the consequences of the shelling of the honorary consulate in Kherson

Consequences of Russia's “New Year's” greetings: Lithuanian Foreign Minister shows the consequences of the shelling of the honorary consulate in Kherson

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys showed the destruction of the Lithuanian Honorary Consulate in Kherson after the New Year's attacks by Russia. He called for more air defense equipment to be provided to Ukraine for its defense.

War •  • 34895 views
Lithuania has responded to the attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv: "Peace begins with holding the aggressor accountable."

Lithuania has responded to the attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv: "Peace begins with holding the aggressor accountable."

Jan Lipavsky condemned the Russian strike on Kyiv on January 1, which claimed the lives of two people. Lipavsky emphasized the need to punish the aggressor.

War •  • 29314 views
Latvia to provide Ukraine with over a thousand drones

Latvia to provide Ukraine with over a thousand drones

Latvia has prepared more than 1,000 combat drones of various types for transfer to Ukraine. In 2025, the country plans to allocate an additional 20 million euros for the purchase of drones as part of a coalition with the United Kingdom.

War •  • 98294 views
Three countries allocated more than EUR 150 million to finance Ukraine's defense industry

Three countries allocated more than EUR 150 million to finance Ukraine's defense industry

Denmark, France, and Lithuania have provided Ukraine with more than €150 million for the development of the defense industry. The funds will be used to produce missiles, deep-strike drones, and artillery systems.

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Ukraine produces more than 96% of drones for the army: what is known about the scale of production

Ukraine produces more than 96% of drones for the army: what is known about the scale of production

In 2024, Ukrainian enterprises produced more than 1. 5 million FPV drones and other types of drones. According to Defense Minister Umerov, 96.2% of all UAVs for the Armed Forces are Ukrainian-made.

War •  • 22782 views
Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.

Culture •  • 21007 views
Lithuania is taking measures after the damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea

Lithuania is taking measures after the damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced the strengthening of security measures after the detection of damage to underwater communication cables. The Navy has increased patrols, and NATO will increase its military presence in the region.

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Zelensky appoints Ukraine's representative to international organizations in Vienna

Zelensky appoints Ukraine's representative to international organizations in Vienna

The President of Ukraine has appointed Yuriy Vitrenko as Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna by Decree No. 881/2024. This appointment is part of a large-scale diplomatic reshuffle in Ukrainian missions abroad.

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decided to change his shoes: the NYT found out why lukashenko pardoned 200 prisoners

decided to change his shoes: the NYT found out why lukashenko pardoned 200 prisoners

The belarusian dictator pardoned more than 200 participants in the 2020 protests. Analysts believe that this is an attempt to ease Western sanctions, especially on Belavia and potash fertilizers.

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China says it has provided information and documents for Baltic Sea cables investigation - media outlet

China says it has provided information and documents for Baltic Sea cables investigation - media outlet

China has provided documents in the case of damaged submarine cables in the Baltic Sea and invited European countries to investigate. The Yi Peng 3 vessel, which was under suspicion, resumed operations after a month's downtime.

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“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow

“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow

Gitanas Nausėda criticized the Slovak prime minister for meeting with Putin on gas transit. Fico explained the visit by Ukraine's reluctance to continue transiting Russian gas after 2024.

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Zelensky made large-scale reshuffle among ambassadors, including in China and Hungary: who was dismissed and appointed

Zelensky made large-scale reshuffle among ambassadors, including in China and Hungary: who was dismissed and appointed

The President of Ukraine dismissed ambassadors to Rwanda, Kenya, Slovenia, China, Indonesia, Japan, and Lithuania. New diplomats have been appointed in their place, in particular in Rwanda, the Philippines, Lithuania, Hungary, Slovenia, and Congo.

Politics •  • 18134 views
Ukraine and Lithuania discussed cooperation in 2025

Ukraine and Lithuania discussed cooperation in 2025

Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov meets with Lithuania's newly appointed Defense Minister Šakalienė in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military cooperation for 2025, including the supply of drones and electronic warfare equipment.

War •  • 61916 views
Zelenskyy discusses need to strengthen air defense with Lithuanian PM

Zelenskyy discusses need to strengthen air defense with Lithuanian PM

President of Ukraine meets with Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Palutskas on military cooperation. Lithuania annually allocates 0.25% of GDP to Ukraine's defense needs.

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Lithuanian government arrives in Kyiv

Lithuanian government arrives in Kyiv

The entire Lithuanian government arrived in Kyiv. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys declared his support for Ukraine until victory.

War •  • 25328 views
Finland detains a plane flying to Russia on suspicion of sanctions circumvention

Finland detains a plane flying to Russia on suspicion of sanctions circumvention

A Lithuanian Beechcraft plane was detained at Helsinki airport on suspicion of circumventing sanctions. The plane was planning an unusual route to Pskov via Helsinki instead of a direct flight from Latvia.

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Evacuation due to a letter with powder: 300 Lithuanian schoolchildren in danger of chemical contamination

Evacuation due to a letter with powder: 300 Lithuanian schoolchildren in danger of chemical contamination

A letter with a white powder of unknown origin was found in a Kaunas school, leading to the evacuation of 300 people. Rescuers wearing protective suits collected the substance for testing in a laboratory.

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Czech Senate recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

Czech Senate recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

The Czech Senate has recognized the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. The decision was supported by 70 senators out of 76 present, joining other countries that had previously made a similar recognition.

Politics •  • 16302 views
Germany moves Ukrainian military equipment repair center from Slovakia - report

Germany moves Ukrainian military equipment repair center from Slovakia - report

Ukraine's German repair center for large military equipment will be moved from Slovakia to Germany by the end of the year. The repair center has been operating in Slovakia since the end of 2022.

War •  • 17366 views
Latvian military conducts unannounced combat readiness check across the country

Latvian military conducts unannounced combat readiness check across the country

Latvia is testing the combat readiness of the National Armed Forces. Military equipment and personnel are being deployed to different locations to perform combat missions.

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The largest tank purchase in Lithuanian history: Berlin will supply Vilnius with 44 Leopards

The largest tank purchase in Lithuanian history: Berlin will supply Vilnius with 44 Leopards

During a visit to Berlin, the Lithuanian Defense Minister agreed on the largest purchase of military equipment in the country's history. Lithuania will purchase 44 German Leopard-2 tanks.

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Singer Anna Sedokova's ex-husband found dead in an entranceway in Moscow

Singer Anna Sedokova's ex-husband found dead in an entranceway in Moscow

Latvian basketball player Janis Timma was found dead in a residential building in the center of Moscow. According to media reports, the 32-year-old athlete committed suicide after his divorce from Anna Sedokova.

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Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

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Lithuania expands sanctions list: 17 more Georgian politicians are banned

Lithuania expands sanctions list: 17 more Georgian politicians are banned

Lithuania and Estonia imposed sanctions on 17 Georgian politicians and officials, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The reason was the suppression of protests and human rights violations in Georgia.

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17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

Mark Kulish took third place at the Edusport Trophy competition in Romania with 143. 29 points. After the short program, the athlete was fourth, but thanks to his high score in the free skate, he moved up to third place.

Sports •  • 19373 views
Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium plans to increase the number of troops in NATO to 1,500 in 2025. The country will also send F-16s to Iceland and return troops to the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

War •  • 104094 views
Ukrainian military instructors to undergo special training in Lithuania: what is known

Ukrainian military instructors to undergo special training in Lithuania: what is known

30 Ukrainian basic military training instructors will study in Lithuania in 2025. After the training, they will implement NATO standards and a new live-fire project in Ukraine.

War •  • 17132 views
Ukraine to Boost Production of Long-Range Weapons in 2025: New Details from Umerov

Ukraine to Boost Production of Long-Range Weapons in 2025: New Details from Umerov

Defense Minister Umerov announced the strengthening of long-range weapons production in Ukraine from 2025. Estonia will continue to support Ukraine, allocating 0.25% of its GDP annually for military assistance.

War •  • 39948 views
Ukraine and Lithuania step up cooperation in the medical field: details

Ukraine and Lithuania step up cooperation in the medical field: details

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko held a meeting with the Lithuanian ambassador on cooperation in the medical field. The parties discussed technical support for European integration, rehabilitation of victims and restoration of medical infrastructure.

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Poland is preparing a new 15-year program for the development of the army, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine

Poland is preparing a new 15-year program for the development of the army, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine

Poland is developing a program for the development of the armed forces for 2025-2039, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine. The document will include seven priorities, including increasing the army, developing air defense and introducing artificial intelligence.

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