NATO 'committed and ready' after shooting down drone over Lithuania From the Baltics to Poland, Europe's eastern edge is monitoring Russia's war to prevent it spilling over its own borders. Euronews · Sep 15
NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania in latest Baltic security incident NATO fighter jets shot have down a drone over Lithuania in the latest security incident on Europe's border with Russia as its war with Ukraine continues. Radio France Internationale · Sep 15
Europe should not give without getting anything in return in Ukraine peace deal: Kaja Kallas European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed reciprocal advantages for Europe in any peace settlement. She stated that Europe cannot mediate between Russia and Ukraine directly. US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently visited Moscow and Kyiv. These diplomatic missions aimed to restart stalled peace initiatives between the… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland The Independent UK · Jul 15
Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country. Euronews · Jul 3
Belarus Frees 52 Prisoners, Including Veteran Dissident, Journalists Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners, including an EU staff member, journalists, and dissidents -- a release mediated by the United States as Minsk seeks closer ties with President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025
Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline Belarus has freed 52 political prisoners, as the United States announced it was lifting sanctions on the isolated country’s national airline The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Lithuania's government formally resigns after PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius was appointed as acting prime minister by Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda after Paluckas' formal resignation on Monday. Euronews · Aug 4, 2025
Lithuania Urges Defense Spending Amid Ukraine Conflict Concerns President Nauseda of Lithuania stresses security concerns, defense spending, and NATO commitments in the region, emphasizing the need for Kyiv's involvemen... Top News · Jan 31, 2025
Centre-left Set To Win As Pro-Ukraine Lithuania Votes Lithuanians vote Sunday in elections likely to deliver a change of government but keep much else the same, including the NATO and EU member's strong support for Ukraine and moves to bolster defence policy. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024
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
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 822 As the war enters its 822nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · 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
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Poland arrests sabotage suspects and warns of potential hostile acts by Russia Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says three people recently have been arrested on suspicion of links to foreign-sponsored sabotage
Al Jazeera · May 13, 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.
Top News · 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.
International Business Times · 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.
Top News · May 10, 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 · Apr 19, 2024 Two Detained In Poland For Attacking Russian Activist Two individuals apprehended in Poland for assaulting Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov in Lithuania. Lithuanian president thanked Poland for their ...
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.
International Business Times · Mar 13, 2024 Attack On Navalny Ally Volkov Likely 'Organised By Russia': Lithuania Lithuanian intelligence services on Wednesday said that the attack on Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was likely "organised by Russia".
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine to hold fourth peace formula talks at Davos on Sunday – as it happened Switzerland and Ukraine to host around 120 national security advisers in Davos in attempt to rally support for peace plan
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 Ukraine's president in Estonia on swing through Russia's Baltic neighbors Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Estonia for meetings with the country’s leaders on the second day of trip through the small Baltic states, where concern is high about aggression from neighboring Russia
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687 As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.