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Lithuania

A Baltic state in northeastern Europe
The Republic of Lithuania is a state located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It borders Latvia, Belarus, Poland, and the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia, covering an area of approximately 65,300 km² with a predominantly flat terrain, numerous rivers, and lakes. The capital and largest city is Vilnius, and the country's population is about 2.8 million people. The history of Lithuania dates back 10,000 years, when its lands were inhabited by various Baltic tribes. In the 13th century, the lands were united, forming the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which became the largest state in Europe in the 14th century. After a period of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russian occupation, Lithuania regained its independence in 1918, and then again in 1990 after almost 50 years of Soviet occupation.
1991
The country's restoration of independence is internationally recognized
1993
The withdrawal of former Soviet troops is completed
1994
Vilnius Old Town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site
1997
Large-scale privatization and economic reforms are launched
2001
Joined the World Trade Organization
2004
The country becomes a full member of NATO and the European Union
2007
Joined the Schengen Area
2015
The euro is introduced in the country
2025
The city of Vilnius is named the European Green Capital of the Year
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EU Commissioner urged EU countries to open arsenals for Ukraine and abandon "haute couture" weapons - FT

Andrius Kubilius urged the EU to open arsenals for Ukraine and move to mass production of weapons. Europe is currently lagging behind the Russian Federation in missile production.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:42 AM • 12431 views
The Kremlin is preparing large-scale hybrid attacks in EU countries - documents have appeared online

A leak of documents has revealed Russia's plans for hybrid attacks in the EU to discredit Ukraine. The Kremlin is preparing provocations in Paris and spreading fakes about the government.

Politics • May 27, 06:57 AM • 6085 views
Lithuania claims involvement of a foreign state in large-scale data leak

The leak of 600,000 records from Lithuania's state registries is being linked to a foreign state. Adrijus Jusas, head of the Centre of Registers, has resigned following the incident.

News of the World • May 27, 02:18 AM • 4427 views
President of Lithuania stated that the airspace over the Baltic states is no longer sufficiently secure

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.

Politics • May 26, 08:33 PM • 3690 views
Zelenskyy gave a veiled response to Lukashenko's proposal to meet and mentioned TsikhanouskayaVideo

Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.

Politics • May 26, 02:08 PM • 4253 views
Lithuania stated that Russia may be spoofing GPS signals deep within Europe

Russia has deployed 36 antennas in Kaliningrad to spoof GPS signals within a 450 km radius. This creates constant interference for aviation and communications in EU countries.

News of the World • May 26, 12:54 PM • 3673 views
Baltic states turn to Ukraine for shelter construction expertise amid drone threat - Politico

The Baltic states have approached Ukraine for its experience in creating shelters due to the threat of Russian drones. Metinvest is already in negotiations regarding the construction of these structures.

Society • May 26, 11:51 AM • 4252 views
Sybiha announced the appointment of a new MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition

Yaroslav Chornohor has become the MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition. The parties agreed on political dialogue and humanitarian cooperation.

Politics • May 25, 08:59 PM • 4288 views
British military conduct exercises in London Underground for potential Russian attack on the Baltics

The British Army conducted the Arrcade Strike exercise at a disused subway station. The military practiced defending the Baltic states against a Russian attack in 2030.

News of the World • May 24, 08:59 PM • 3977 views
President of Finland reveals when the border with Russia could be opened

Alexander Stubb named the cessation of using migrants as a weapon as a condition for opening the border. Confidence in this must be provided by the top leadership of the Russian Federation.

News of the World • May 24, 07:29 PM • 6814 views
Lithuania urged the EU to return to the issue of using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The previous 50-billion-euro loan was described as only a temporary solution.

Economy • May 23, 10:16 PM • 11719 views
US Senators demand immediate release of 600 million for Ukraine

US Senators demand that the Pentagon chief release 600 million dollars in aid. The funds are intended to support Ukraine and the Baltic states.

Politics • May 23, 05:03 AM • 10625 views
Lithuania to ban entry to the Schengen Area for another 600 Russians who fought against Ukraine

The Lithuanian Migration Department will ban entry to 600 Russians who fought against Ukraine. The restrictions will be in effect for 10 years for Lithuania and 5 years for the Schengen Area.

News of the World • May 22, 12:49 PM • 3292 views
Russia is Pressuring Baltic States to Undermine Support for Ukraine – EU Commissioner

Andrius Kubilius has accused the Russian Federation of conducting hybrid attacks on the Baltic states to undermine support for Ukraine. He called for the strengthening of air defense and drone detection systems.

Politics • May 21, 02:00 PM • 3687 views
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Fertilizers in exchange for security: Should Ukraine trust Lukashenko and agree to the easing of sanctions?

The US is asking Ukraine to ease sanctions against Belarusian potash to reduce Russia's influence. Experts point to threats due to Minsk's complicity in the aggression.

Economy • May 20, 04:33 PM • 53964 views
Russia's claims against Latvia and the Baltic states are "absolutely absurd, and Russia knows it" - Rutte

Mark Rutte called Russia's claims against the Baltic states absurd and commented on the downing of a drone over Estonia by a NATO fighter jet. He urged Europe to strengthen its own defense.

Politics • May 20, 02:24 PM • 4230 views
US urges Ukraine and EU to ease sanctions on fertilizer imports from Belarus - Bloomberg

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.

News of the World • May 20, 09:23 AM • 3954 views
NATO fighters scrambled and Vilnius airport airspace closed in Lithuania due to drone threatPhoto

NATO fighters were scrambled and the airport was closed in Lithuania due to a UAV threat. The air alert has been canceled; there were no reports of a drone crash.

Society • May 20, 08:56 AM • 4046 views
A dispute erupted at the UN over Russia's claims regarding Ukrainian drones in the Baltic states

Russia's Permanent Representative claimed that Ukraine is preparing strikes from Latvia and threatened the Baltic states. Latvia and the US rejected the accusations, calling them a fabrication.

Politics • May 19, 07:24 PM • 11814 views
NATO investigates drone incident in Estonia and declares readiness to respond to aerial threats

Romanian fighter jets destroyed a drone in the sky over Estonia during a NATO mission. The Alliance has launched an investigation and confirmed its readiness to defend its borders.

News of the World • May 19, 03:30 PM • 3387 views
NATO aircraft downs drone over Estonia – MFA spokesperson Tykhyi comments on the situation

Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to the Baltic states for drones redirected by Russian electronic warfare. He denied using their airspace for strikes against Russia.

Politics • May 19, 01:31 PM • 3285 views
Crashed drone linked to Ukraine found in Lithuania

A crashed drone without explosives was discovered in the Lithuanian village of Samanė. Authorities suggest it is of Ukrainian origin, having crashed due to interference from Russian electronic warfare systems.

News of the World • May 17, 10:57 PM • 3591 views
Georgia refused to participate in the creation of a special tribunal for the Russian leadership

Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.

Politics • May 16, 05:39 PM • 11872 views
Poland and Lithuania are monitoring US plans regarding troops in Europe; Warsaw hints at a permanent presence

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.

News of the World • May 15, 04:56 PM • 3594 views
The US needs NATO for protection against Russian nuclear weapons - Stubb

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.

Politics • May 15, 02:22 PM • 4225 views
New Drone Deals and Defense Cooperation Agreements – Zelenskyy Summarizes the Results of the Bucharest Nine Summit

Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 08:10 PM • 7644 views
First finalists of Eurovision 2026 determinedPhoto

The first ten Eurovision finalists have been selected in Vienna. Ukrainian artist Leleka will perform in the second semi-final on May 14.

Culture • May 12, 09:28 PM • 8686 views
The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 has kicked off in ViennaVideo

The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.

Culture • May 12, 07:35 PM • 5722 views
A conversation between Zelenskyy and Putin will not happen "out of the blue" - Budanov

Budanov stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations in the event of Russia's sincerity. He emphasized that there is currently no direct communication between the presidents.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 03:44 PM • 4401 views
US Army deploys mobile anti-drone groups in Lithuania modeled after UkrainePhoto

The US military has deployed mobile air defense groups based on HMMWV vehicles in Lithuania. This anti-drone tactic was adopted from Ukraine's successful experience.

News of the World • May 10, 09:41 PM • 3902 views