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Ukraine to receive six advanced radars from Lithuania

Lithuania will deliver six Amber-1800 radars to Ukraine, German Defense Ministry announced on May 17.

17 May 2024, 09:50 PM

Putin’s Defense Minister swap seen as move to prolong war in Ukraine — Lithuanian President

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's decision to replace Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with Andrey Belousov is part of a strategy to prolong the war in Ukraine, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said, the web portal Delfi reported on May 12.

13 May 2024, 04:54 PM

Sending troops to Ukraine signals Western independence from Putin — Lithuanian FM

Sending foreign troops to Ukraine would show Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that it is not up to him to decide how the West will help Kyiv, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said in an interview with The Guardian on May 9.

9 May 2024, 06:35 PM

Lithuania ready to deploy troops to aid Ukraine, says PM Šimonytė

Lithuania is ready to deploy its soldiers to Ukraine for a training mission Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė said in a comment to the Financial Times on May 8.

8 May 2024, 02:22 PM

Netherlands to extend troop presence in Lithuania until 2026

The Netherlands will continue to participate in NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence mission in Lithuania until at least the end of 2026, the country's Defense Ministry reported on May 6.

7 May 2024, 12:01 PM

90% of revenues from Russian assets should go to Ukraine’s defense — Scholz

As much as 90% of the revenues generated by Russian financial assets frozen in the EU should be directed towards procuring weapons for Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on May 6.

7 May 2024, 02:42 AM

NATO underestimates Kremlin’s ability to adapt — Lithuanian DM

NATO underestimated the Kremlin’s ability to adapt, maintain its war economy, mobilize and to continue to wage war against Ukraine, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas said, local outlet LRT reported on May 4.

4 May 2024, 05:07 PM

EU needs to open the doors for Ukraine and Moldova in June - Presidents of Baltic states

On the 20th anniversary of their countries joining the European Union, the Presidents of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have called for the EU to initiate accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova this June.

1 May 2024, 06:16 PM

Lithuania to consult EU on returning Ukrainian draft-age men

Vilnius may facilitate the return of draft-age men to Ukraine, but the issue requires consultations at the level of the European Union, Lithuanian TV3 reported on April 29, citing the country's Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.

29 April 2024, 06:50 PM

Lithuanian diplomat's Crimean Bridge joke draws Russian threats

Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister and current Ambassador to Sweden, Linas Linkevičius, sparked controversy after joking about the destruction of the Crimean bridge in an X post on April 27, prompting threats from Russia.

28 April 2024, 05:31 PM

Vilnius considers Poland's strategy for returning military-age Ukrainians

Vilnius will consider how it can help Kyiv to return military-age male back to Ukraine, the Lithuanian news outlet Delfi reported on Aril 25, citing the country’s Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.

25 April 2024, 06:21 PM

Lithuania worries about its burgeoning Russian diaspora

The influx of Russian activists and refugees from Ukraine and Belarus to Lithuania is causing concern to Lithuanians who have struggled to preserve their culture and language through Soviet occupation, the New York Times reported.

24 April 2024, 01:20 PM

Lithuania bolsters Ukraine: M577 Command Post Carriers en route

Lithuania transferred a shipment of M577 Command Post Carriers (CPC) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry's press service reported on April 23.

23 April 2024, 05:58 PM

Lithuania, Poland, and allies commence strategic drills in Suwalki Corridor

Lithuania and Poland commenced the joint tactical exercise "Narsus Grifonas 24/II" (Brave Griffin 24/II) on April 21, focusing on defense strategies within the Suwalki Gap, Lithuanian news outlet LRT reported.

21 April 2024, 04:35 PM

70% of Lithuanians see Russia as a threat - poll

Seven of ten Lithuanians believe that Russia poses a real threat to Lithuania's national security, LRT reported, based on the commissioned survey.

16 April 2024, 06:51 PM

Poland vows to defend Lithuania, says President Duda

Warsaw “will come to Lithuania's defense” in the event of an attack, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with Lithuanian news outlet LRT published on April 15.

15 April 2024, 04:22 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Lithuania for Three Seas Summit

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrived in Lithuania on April 11 to participate in Three Seas Summit and to engage in crucial discussions with partners, he reported on Telegram.

11 April 2024, 02:38 PM

Three Seas Summit welcomes Zelenskyy in Lithuania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Lithuania to join the Three Seas Summit and hold discussions with fellow heads of state, announcing his participation on Telegram on April 11.

11 April 2024, 01:26 PM

Lithuania to supply Ukraine with equipment for energy infrastructure restoration

Lithuania would support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure reconstruction by transferring equipment from the Vilnius TPP, Ignalina NPP, and other energy company warehouses, Lithuania’s Energy Minister Dainius Kreivis announced on April 10, reported LRT.

11 April 2024, 12:51 PM

Zelenskyy meets with new Lithuanian defense minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with newly appointed Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Zelenskyy reported on Telegram on April 10.

10 April 2024, 06:50 PM

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