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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

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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

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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...

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Two detained in Poland over attack on Alexei Navalny aide

Leonid Volkov was attacked with a hammer in Lithuania

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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

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lithuania Named Happiest Country For Young People In 2024.

Lithuania leads in happiness for young people, while the US experiences a decline. Insights from the World Happiness Report.

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'A fight for your way of life’: Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation

Lithuania’s Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys spoke to FRANCE 24 about Lithuania's fight against Russian disinformation and why the Baltic nation feels so bound to Ukraine.

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Russian Special Services Blamed For Attack On Anti-Corruption Activist

Lithuanian officials blame Russia for attack on Leonid Volkov, raising concerns over political terrorism and threats to dissenters in Russian civil society.

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