Lithuania
The Seimas of Lithuania adopted amendments to laws that allow the army to respond more quickly to drones that pose a threat to the country's airspace. This provides a new legal mechanism for the use of military force against drones in restricted areas.
In Poland, the Central Bureau of Investigation liquidated a criminal group involved in the illegal trade of luxury cars. Almost 600 vehicles were illegally smuggled to Russia and Belarus, and companies received over 40 million zlotys in undue VAT refunds.
The NATO Council condemned Russia's dangerous violation of Estonian airspace on September 19, calling it part of irresponsible behavior. The Alliance expressed solidarity with member countries and reaffirmed support for Ukraine.
An international study found that only 13% of Ukrainian teachers feel real state support. This is happening against the backdrop of heavy workload and low salaries, which leads to emotional burnout of almost a third of teachers.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
The EU has started discussing the creation of a "drone wall" that would protect against further Russian attacks.
Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalėnė stated that Russian fighter jets in Estonian airspace confirm the necessity of NATO's "Eastern Guardian" operation. She recalled the 2015 incident when Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber.
Lithuania has provided Ukraine with 1. 7 billion euros in aid, of which 800 million is defense support. This amounts to 2% of the country's GDP, which is the third highest among partner countries.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Kyiv remains strong, free, and resilient. He emphasized that Ukrainians do not give up despite the aggression, and their courage protects all of Europe.
Estonia will completely stop importing Russian natural gas, including liquefied gas, from next year, according to a government decision of September 18. This expansion of sanctions was initiated by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna to cut the Kremlin's revenues.
Lithuanian operator Litgrid has completely dismantled sections of cross-border power lines connecting Lithuania with Russia's Kaliningrad region. This signifies the final disconnection from the Russian grid and strengthens integration into Europe's continental electricity system.
Poland's Minister-Coordinator of Special Services, Tomasz Siemoniak, announced that a house in the village of Wiryki was damaged by a missile fired from a Polish aircraft, not by fragments of a Russian UAV. This occurred during the interception of Russian drones that attacked Polish airspace on September 10.
Lithuanian law enforcement agencies have uncovered a criminal group that planned terrorist attacks across Europe using postal services. The criminals sent homemade incendiary devices disguised as massage pillows and cosmetics.
Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.
Large-scale armored and air force exercises "Iron Gate" are taking place at the military training ground in Orzysz, Poland. NATO servicemen and equipment, including Abrams tanks and F-35 fighters, are participating in them.
The European Union plans to spend billions of euros on an "anti-drone wall" using technologies tested in Ukraine after Russian incursions into NATO airspace. This initiative aims to address the vulnerability where NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept cheap drones.
There are no other options but to help Ukraine destroy Russian capabilities, he said.
The exercises also involve Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was tested last year.
Aliaksandr Lukashenka claims that Belarus has nothing to do with drones violating the airspace of Poland and Lithuania.
India has sent 65 servicemen to participate in the Russia-led 'Zapad' military exercises, which practice war scenarios with NATO countries. The maneuvers, involving 30,000 Russian and Belarusian troops, include ballistic missile launches and simulated airstrikes.
Ukrainian military personnel are ready to conduct training for partners, including in Poland and Ukraine, to share their acquired combat experience. The head of the Air Force communications department, Yuriy Ihnat, noted that the location of the training is not critical.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggest that Russia is assessing NATO's capabilities and reaction through drone attacks on Poland and Poland and Romania. These attacks may be an attempt to gain experience for future aggression against the Alliance.
A group of Western military experts and civil society representatives called for NATO aviation to be sent to Ukraine. This happened after Russian drones and a missile violated Polish airspace, which is seen as a deliberate test of European defense.
During the Russian-Belarusian exercises 'Zapad-2025', the dictators of the Russian Federation and Belarus are practicing three war strategies with the West, including the use of nuclear weapons and an attack on the Suwalki Corridor. These maneuvers, despite the small number of participants, are aimed at intimidating neighbors and repressing critics of the regime.
Poland has put its ground-based air defense systems on the highest level of alert due to the threat of Russian drones operating over Ukraine. This happened after Russian drones entered Polish airspace during a massive attack on Ukraine.
The Allied Joint Force Command in the Netherlands has launched the "Grand Eagle 25" exercise. NATO forces are practicing the rapid deployment of troops and equipment to Lithuania to strengthen the eastern flank.
The EU is preparing to tighten restrictions on issuing visas to citizens of Russia and other "hostile" countries by the end of the year. New recommendations from the European Commission, to be published in December, will include stricter criteria for the entry of Russians.
Lithuania's designated Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has stated Vilnius' unwavering stance on sanctions against Belarus. This comes after Belarus released 52 political prisoners and the US lifted sanctions on Belavia airline, which sparked discussions about possible pressure from Washington.
Naftogaz Group, in partnership with Polish ORLEN, supplied Ukraine with approximately 400 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas to prepare for the 2025-2026 winter. Imports are carried out through terminals in Świnoujście and Klaipėda, with a total of 450 million cubic meters contracted.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that the Ukrainian side informed their Polish counterparts about drones heading into Polish airspace. This occurred against the backdrop of 19 recorded incursions by Russian drones into Polish airspace on the night of September 10.