Lithuania
Five countries have confirmed contributions to the PURL program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Norway is allocating over $500 million for drones, and the Netherlands €200 million.
The Kremlin is spreading AI-generated videos about separatism in the strategic port of Klaipėda. The campaign's goal is to destabilize Lithuania and undermine trust in NATO.
Macron, Merz, and Nausėda reacted to the success of the Tisza party and democratic changes. European leaders look forward to cooperation to strengthen EU unity.
A man has been detained in Greece for financing assassination attempts on activists in Lithuania. The suspect is linked to a Russian spy network and planned two murders.
Hurricane-force winds of 34 m/s caused widespread power outages and bridge closures. In Norway, bad weather halted the search for a tanker sailor.
The Prosecutor General's Office extradited an Azerbaijani detained in Donetsk region in June 2024. The man is accused of serving in illegal armed groups.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii warned of possible Russian attacks on the Baltic states and Poland. The Kremlin may use the lack of Western unity to test NATO.
Five individuals are accused of terrorism and sabotage on behalf of Russia. Among the suspects is a Ukrainian who filmed the fire for Russian special services.
The Vertical Gas Corridor project will increase gas transportation volumes and access to underground gas storage facilities. Ukraine is also increasing import capacities through Poland.
During a meeting with the heads of parliamentary delegations from European countries, Zelenskyy announced a conversation with US representatives.
The President met with representatives of European parliaments after the Bucha Summit. Defense cooperation, the return of prisoners, and EU accession were discussed.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.
In February, 865. 4 thousand cars were sold in the EU. Germany became the largest market with 211.3 thousand units, and Malta the smallest with 521 registrations.
The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called for an accelerated strengthening of air defense. UAV incidents confirmed the need for investment in air defense systems.
Fedorov demonstrated to the Lithuanian delegation the operation of small air defense with AI. In February, interceptor drones destroyed over 10,000 enemy drones.
Organizers have added locations in Chicago, Brno, and Bratislava for testing. Participants can change their registration location in their personal account until April 7.
Drones from Russia were recorded falling in Latvia and Estonia. One apparatus exploded in the Krāslava region, another hit a power plant chimney.
The Kremlin organizes flows of illegal immigrants through Belarus to destabilize the EU and introduce agents. The goal is to distract the West from helping Ukraine.
The musicians' performances were canceled after criticism of their statements about the war and the use of Russian symbols. The events were removed from the posters in Klaipėda and Kaunas.
A drone without explosives, likely from Belarus, crashed in the Varėna district. Lithuania is strengthening its air defense due to the threat of such incidents recurring during the war.
An unknown drone with an internal combustion engine crashed into a lake in Lithuania. Radars and border guards did not record any border violations.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko signed a document extending the work of the JIT in Kharkiv. The group is investigating Russian war crimes and the deportation of Ukrainian children.
Lithuania calls for limiting the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church due to the spread of Kremlin narratives. Church structures are used for intelligence and anti-Western propaganda.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Ukraine and the Baltic states are pressuring Hungary regarding energy supplies. Budapest refuses to buy more expensive oil for the sake of sovereignty.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
President Nausėda considers Ukraine's and Moldova's EU membership within four years to be realistic. Sandu called the de-occupation of Transnistria a condition for accession.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania discussed strengthening sanctions and energy cooperation ahead of the EU Council meeting. Sybiha reported on Hungary's seizure of funds from Ukrainian banks.
European suppliers are reducing oil product exports to Ukraine due to an oil shortage. Experts predict a rise in gasoline prices to 80 hryvnias.
Australia, France, and 14 other countries have refused to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics. This decision was made due to the admission of Russia and Belarus under their national flags.
Lithuanian intelligence reports that Russia is expanding military units near NATO borders and using the war against Ukraine to train its military. After the sanctions are lifted, Russia will be able to prepare for a large-scale war with NATO in six years.