June 18, 01:45 PM • 31010 viewsJune 18, 10:14 AM • 51680 viewsJune 18, 07:46 AM • 29846 viewsJune 17, 12:22 PM • 39818 viewsJune 17, 10:52 AM • 42048 viewsJune 17, 07:52 AM • 49107 viewsHealth 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.
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.
The SBU has put businessman Serhiy Tarasov on the Wanted list for misappropriation of 12 thousand hectares of state land. The suspect, who has a Lithuanian diplomatic passport, went abroad for "medical treatment".
The first batch of the Ukrainian ad drone missile was handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Zelensky confirmed the successful combat use of new weapons and plans to increase production.
The Ministry of defense of Ukraine has allocated more than UAH 87 billion for the purchase of drones, of which 59 billion - for DeepStrike. Umerov said that 82% of electronic warfare equipment and 41% of UAVs were contracted in three months.
A Ukrainian startup has started mass production of the Palyanitsa drone rocket with the support of the Ministry of Defense. The missile has a range of 700 km and a cost of less than 1 1 million, and Lithuania has allocated 10 million euros for its production.
Starting from January 2025, Lithuania will ban taking driving exams in Russian. Exams will be conducted in Lithuanian and the official languages of the EU, with the exception of Ukrainians with temporary protection.
NATO Secretary General Rutte said that the ministerial meeting will focus on ensuring a strong position of Ukraine for possible peace talks. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejects any alternatives to full membership in NATO.
MEPs have called on the European Commission to impose sanctions against the leadership of the Georgian Dream because of the authoritarian seizure of power. The Baltic states have already agreed to impose national sanctions against the suppression of protests in Georgia.
The United States has announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 7 725 million. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Luxembourg also provide additional support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.
On February 8, 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will disconnect from the Russian IPS/UPS power grid. The next day, the Baltic states are synchronized with the continental European energy system with the support of the CEF Foundation.
German concern Rheinmetall will launch production of 155-mm artillery shells in Lithuania by mid-2026. The investment will amount to 180 million euros, and 150 jobs will be created.
Telia Lietuva repaired a damaged communication cable between Lithuania and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The channel provided a third of international internet traffic, but its damage did not affect users.
The 225-meter ship Yi Peng 3 stretched anchor for 160 km, damaging underwater cables between European countries. Investigators are considering the version of deliberate sabotage with the possible participation of Russian intelligence.
The Vilnius City Council has unanimously approved a decision on free travel for Ukrainian refugees on public transport until 2026. Such support has been in effect since March 2022 after the Russian invasion.
Chairman of the Odessa RSA Oleg Kiper met with President of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'azur region Renault Muselier. The parties signed a memorandum of cooperation for 5 years and discussed support for the medical sector and The Superhumans project.
Donald Tusk suggests creating a "maritime police" to protect the Baltic Sea from Russian threats. The initiative comes after the recent damage to an underwater telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany.
Lithuania's ambassador to NATO expressed support for the French initiative on the possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine. According to him, this does not require a NATO permit, it can be national decisions of individual countries.
The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.
Lithuania will allocate EUR 10 million for the production of Ukrainian long-range drones “Palianytsia”. The defense ministers of the two countries sign a memorandum on long-term cooperation in the defense industry.
The prime ministers of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia called on Western partners to increase assistance to Ukraine. The countries agreed that Europe's security depends on Ukraine's victory and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
The Lithuanian parliament has elected Gintautas Palutskas as the country's new prime minister. The 45-year-old computer scientist and deputy leader of the Social Democratic Party is to form a government within 15 days.
Taiwan explained that military assistance to Ukraine is a “sensitive issue” because of its relations with China. The country provides humanitarian aid through neighboring states and has joined Western sanctions against russia.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.
Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, met with representatives of Tuscany to discuss the security situation and the Victory Plan. The parties agreed to expand the network of twin communities and help restore infrastructure.
The Lithuanian Minister of Environment has announced the complete transition of the national power grid to renewable sources by 2030. The country has already quadrupled its solar and wind power capacity since 2020.
The President of Lithuania had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss support for Ukraine and defense partnership. The leaders also discussed the threats posed by the cooperation of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
The President of Lithuania confirmed that Ukraine had received permission from its partners to strike at Russian territory with long-range weapons. The United States, France, and the United Kingdom have granted appropriate authorizations for the use of their missile systems.
Maxim Agarushev took third place at the Baltic Cup in modern pentathlon with 1522 points. Among other Ukrainians, Oleksandr Tovkay and Anastasia Chyzhova finished seventh in their respective categories.
