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Cyberattacks Accompany Russian Military Assault on Ukraine

The websites of Ukraine's defense, foreign and interior ministries were unreachable or painfully slow to load Thursday morning after a punishing wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks as Russia struck at its neighbor, explosions shaking the capital of Kyiv and other major cities. In addition to DDoS attacks on Wednesday, cybersecurity researchers…

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Poland and Lithuania say Ukraine deserves EU candidate status due to 'current security challenges'

Ukraine deserves European Union candidate status, and Poland and Lithuania will support it in this goal, the presidents of the two countries said in a joint declaration with the Ukrainian president on Wednesday.

Reuters

Trudy Rubin: Why Putin's Ukraine aggression will change the world — an explainer on how we got here

The world is reacting to Vladimir Putin's new invasion of eastern Ukraine, as Western nations try forestall a wider invasion. I just returned from two weeks in Ukraine and Lithuania, where I spoke to leaders and everyday citizens about the crisis. Here is some background context to help untangle the…

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Six EU countries send experts to help Ukraine deal with cyber threats

Six European Union countries are sending a team of cybersecurity experts to Ukraine to help deal with cyber threats after Russia formally recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, Lithuania's deputy defence minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Germany could send more troops to NATO's eastern flank -defence minister

Germany could send more troops to Lithuania and other countries on NATO's eastern flank after Russia formally recognised two regions of Ukraine as independent, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: Biden announces new Russia sanctions

Latest Ukraine crisis updates from February 22: Blinken cancels upcoming meeting with Russia’s Lavrov as tensions mount.

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Baltics call for swift EU sanctions on Russia after it recognizes Ukrainian breakaway republics

The European Union must impose sanctions on Russia immediately after it recognised two Ukrainian breakaway regions as independent, the governments of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said after Russia's announcement.

Reuters

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Lithuania aims to boost defence spending in response to Ukraine crisis -PM

The Lithuanian government plans to increase military spending as it looks to beef up its defences amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said on Monday.

Reuters

Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU

US defense chief: Russia 'uncoiling and poised to strike'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has assured the three Baltic nations that they would not be on their own if faced with security threats from Russia

The Independent UK

Lithuania calls for Baltic states' security to be boosted with U.S. troops

Lithuania's president called on Saturday for Baltic states' security to be boosted with U.S. troops as the region worries about Russia's massing of troops near Ukraine.

Reuters

EU praises ‘restraint’ of Kyiv government; Blinken denounces Kremlin claims – as it happened

European Council urges Moscow to ‘de-escalate’ its military buildup; Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says global security architecture is failing

The Guardian - UK

U.S. is discussing reinforcement of Baltic States - Lithuanian president

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told Baltic leaders that Washington is considering reinforcing their states militarily as the Ukraine-Russia crisis grows, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Friday.

Reuters

Trudy Rubin: Russian grab of Belarus is the role model for Putin’s plans for Ukraine

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Three cheers to the White House and NATO for calling out Kremlin lies this week about withdrawing troops from Ukraine’s borders — along with falsehoods meant to justify a possible new attack on eastern Ukraine.

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Russian military in Belarus threatens Baltics and Poland, says Lithuanian president

Russia has amassed 45,000 soldiers in Belarus and their presence is threatening to Baltic states and Poland, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Thursday.

Reuters

German army reinforcements reach Lithuania amid Ukraine crisis

A German army convoy of 130 soldiers and 60 vehicles reached Lithuania on Thursday, bringing almost half of planned reinforcements for the country's German-led NATO battlegroup amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia ready to attack Ukraine 'at any moment', Lithuania says

Russia's armed forces are positioned to attack Ukraine "at any moment" and are continously being reinforced, Lithuania's top military officer said on Thursday, echoing warnings from other Western capitals.

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Latest travel updates as Canada, India, Spain and more ease restrictions for Brits

Countries including Greece, Tunisia and India have eased their entry requirements

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Trudy Rubin: Lithuanians warn from experience: deter Russia, don't negotiate under military blackmail

VILNIUS, Lithuania — The military and political games Vladimir Putin is playing with all of Europe will continue, whether Moscow invades Ukraine or not. Nowhere in Europe do leaders and citizens understand this hard truth better than in the vibrant capital of the tiny Baltic state of Lithuania.

The Guardian - AU

Biden to host call with Nato allies as invasion fears grow – as it happened

US president says threat of Russian invasion ‘very high’, after Ukraine government source says shelling ‘looks like provocation’

Reuters

Exclusive-Lithuania warns banks of cyber attacks, power cuts amid fears of war in Ukraine

Lithuania's central bank has told the country's banks to prepare for power cuts and cyberattacks as Russia's standoff with Ukraine risks spilling over into a military conflict, according to a document and two sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters

Norway adds troops to NATO force in Lithuania, sees no spillover risk in Arctic

Norway said on Tuesday it will increase its contribution to NATO forces in Lithuania by up to 60 troops due to the military situation in and around Ukraine.

Reuters

U.S. defense secretary to visit Belgium, Lithuania, Poland - Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will depart for a trip tomorrow to visit Belgium, Lithuania and Poland, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

German Troops Arrive to Reinforce Baltics amid Tensions over Ukraine

A German military aircraft carrying troop reinforcements landed at Lithuania's Kaunas airport on Monday, a Reuters eyewitness said, the first of several planned deployments amid fears in the region over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. The A400M airplane carried around 70 troops of what is expected to grow to…

The Guardian - US

Incursion could start at ‘any time’, White House warns – as it happened

US relocating remaining embassy staff to Lviv, Antony Blinken confirms

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