Lithuania's Nauseda Wins Second Term In Landslide Victory Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wins second term with strong public support, emphasizing alliances and commitment to democratic values. Top News · May 27, 2024
China has threatened trade with some countries after feuds. They're calling 'the firm' for help The U.S. State Department has set up an eight-person team known as “the firm” to provide help to countries cut off from Chinese trade The Independent UK · May 27, 2024
Lithuania’s Nauseda eyes re-election in run-off overshadowed by Russia Incumbent president says he sees Russia as an ‘enemy’ and has accused Moscow of trying to destabilise Vilnius. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2024
Lithuanians Vote In Presidential Runoff Amid Russia Fears Lithuania's heads of state and government face off on Sunday in round two of the presidential election, as the Baltic nation prioritises defence and security amid fears over neighbouring Russia. International Business Times · May 26, 2024
Russia moves to extend its maritime borders, angering Baltic Sea nations Russia unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would redefine its maritime borders in the Baltic Sea, causing an outcry among Baltic and other northern European countries and fueling geopolitical tensions. France 24 · May 23, 2024
Baltic Sea nations react warily to a reported Russian proposal to revise its maritime border Leaders around the Baltic Sea have reacted warily to reports that Russia could revise the borders of its territorial waters in the region The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy to Nato – shoot down Russian missiles in our skies Lithuanian minister backs strikes on Russia with western arms and says don’t give China leverage over European security. What we know on day 818 The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
Lithuania becomes 40th nation to sign Artemis Accords for moon exploration Lithuania signed the Artemis Accords on Wednesday (May 15), bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration pact to 40. Space · May 16, 2024
Lithuania’s Nauseda wins first round of presidential election Incumbent president will now go into a run-off against rival Ingrida Simonyte on May 26, in repeat of 2019. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024
Lithuania set for presidential election run-off with incumbent Nausėda clear favourite Results put Gitanas Nausėda ahead but he will face Ingrida Šimonytė in a run-off election on 26 May The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Lithuanians Vote In Presidential Election Amid Russian Tensions Lithuania's presidential election, with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda leading, amid regional tensions and referendum on dual citizenship. Top News · May 12, 2024
Concern About Russia Dominates As Lithuanians Vote Lithuania votes Sunday in a presidential election dominated by security concerns with the main candidates all agreed the NATO and EU member should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Lithuania's Presidential Election Amid Russian-Ukraine Tensions Lithuania's presidential election, with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda leading, holds significance amid regional tensions and key issues like dual citizenship. Top News · May 10, 2024
Western military trainers could go to Ukraine, Lithuania minister says Gabrielius Landsbergis also backs David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron on standing up to Putin The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone strike injures three and sparks fire in Kharkiv A 13-year-old child and two women were struck by debris from downed drones; Lithuania rejects Russian claims of sabotage. What we know on day 801
Top News · Apr 25, 2024 Belarus Claims Preventing Drone Strikes From Lithuania Belarus claims to have thwarted drone strikes from Lithuania, sparking denial and skepticism. Lukashenko aligns with Russia amid security concerns.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024 Ukrainian men abroad: share your views on Poland and Lithuania’s statements on conscription After Poland and Lithuania said they are prepared to help Ukrainian authorities return men subject to military conscription, we want to hear how you feel about it
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024 Poland and Lithuania pledge to help Kyiv repatriate Ukrainians subject to military draft Strong rhetoric is boost for Ukraine reinforcement drive but it is not clear by which mechanism émigrés could be sent back
Top News · Apr 19, 2024 Two Men Detained In Poland For Attacking Russian Activist Two Polish suspects detained for attacking Russian activist Leonid Volkov in Lithuania on orders of foreign intelligence services. The attack on Volkov inv...
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024 Two detained in Poland over attack on Alexei Navalny aide Leonid Volkov was attacked with a hammer in Lithuania
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024 Belarusian held in Poland suspected of ordering hammer attack on Navalny ally Two Polish citizens detained earlier on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov in Lithuania
France 24 · Apr 10, 2024 Top Navalny ally Volkov says 'very clear' attack on him was ordered by Kremlin FRANCE 24 spoke to Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. On March 12, Volkov was assaulted in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where he has lived in exile since 2019. "I was attacked by someone with a hammer in the dark in front…
Top News · Apr 2, 2024 Pentagon Official At NATO Summit Shows Havana Syndrome Symptoms Defense official at NATO summit in Lithuania experiences Havana syndrome symptoms. Investigations ongoing into the mysterious ailment.
Top News · Mar 29, 2024 Eastern European Countries Mark 20Th Anniversary Of NATO Expansion Central and Eastern European countries mark 20th anniversary of NATO expansion, emphasizing unity and security in the face of Russian threats.
Top News · Mar 23, 2024 US Congress Approves 8M Military Aid To Baltic Nations U.S. Congress allocates 8 million in military aid to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under the Baltic Security Initiative, enhancing regional security.