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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

Lithuania to dismantle its mothballed thermal power plants for parts to help Ukraine’s energy system

Lithuania will help Ukraine rebuild its energy system by donating spare parts from decommissioned thermal power plants, Ukraine’s Energy Minister, Herman Halushchenko, said on national TV on April 7.

8 April 2024, 02:55 PM

Lithuania will buy 3,000 FPV drones for Ukraine for 2 million euros

Lithuania plans to purchase 3,000 FPV drones for Ukraine and deploy them at the front by the end of the year, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė said during a joint press conference with her Ukrainian counterpart, Denys Shmyhal, on April 5.

5 April 2024, 03:45 PM

Lithuania to help repair Ukraine’s damaged power plants

Lithuania will supply Kyiv with equipment to restore thermal power plants damaged by the recent waves of Russian air strikes, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry announced on April 3.

3 April 2024, 09:45 PM

Ukraine expands grain export routes to Polish and Lithuanian ports via wider railroad track

The construction of a wide railroad track from the border with Ukraine to the ports in Gdansk, Poland, and Klaipeda, Lithuania, will facilitate the delivery of Ukrainian grain and give Poland the opportunity to make money on its transit, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi said in an interview with Polish media, Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 2.

2 April 2024, 07:08 PM

Lithuanian Seimas approves law amendments increasing drones supply to Ukraine

The Lithuanian Parliament has approved amendments to the state procurement law, allowing the purchase and transfer of drones with Chinese-made components to Ukraine, Lrytas.lt reported on March 26.

27 March 2024, 10:30 AM

‘Everyone but two’: EU leaders near consensus on need to defeat Putin — Lithuanian President

More and more EU leaders understand the need for Ukraine to win the war against Russia and reject the idea of negotiations with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said at the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, Politico reported on March 25.

26 March 2024, 10:05 AM

Russian missiles entering NATO airspace should be intercepted — Lithuania

NATO countries ought to defend their airspace from Russian missiles en route to targets in Ukraine, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said in an interview with Fox News on March 25.

25 March 2024, 08:45 PM

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