Lithuania
Lithuania minister says Western military trainers could go to Ukraine
Lithuania’s foreign minister has raised the prospect of an ad hoc coalition of western countries sending military training personnel into Ukraine backed…
Lithuanian intelligence warns of provocations ahead of Russia’s Victory Day
Lithuanian intelligence has warned of possible provocations as Russia and some other former Soviet countries are about to celebrate the so-called World…
Scholz pledges Germany’s steadfast backing for the Baltic states
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Berlin is firm in its resolve to defend the Baltic states against Russian aggression. His comments came…
US battalion to stay in Lithuania indefinitely
Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas, who is on a visit to the US, says he has been assured that the American battalion…
Lithuania predicts Russia can fight on in Ukraine for at least two years
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, March 7 (Reuters) - High oil prices, sanctions evasion and state investment are providing Russia with enough resources…
No chance Putin will attack NATO says Lithuanian general
As fears grow among European officials about a potential Russian assault on NATO, the commander of Lithuania's armed forces is keeping cool.…
Lithuanian and German police break-up criminal group responsible for stealing luxury cars
Close cooperation between Lithuanian and German authorities, together with support from Europol and Eurojust, has led to the dismantling of an international…
Lithuania calls for more money for Ukraine in EU budget review
By Jan Strupczewski The European Union should earmark more cash to support Ukraine in its revised long-term budget and top up the…
Lithuania summons Pope’s diplomat over remarks on Russian empire heritage
VILNIUS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Majority-Catholic EU member Lithuania has summoned the Vatican's top diplomat in the country after Pope Francis told…
Germany ready for permanent brigade presence in NATO member Lithuania
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Germany is ready to deploy a robust brigade to Lithuania permanently, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said…
Lithuania’s ruling party seeks snap election amid expenses scandal, says government may resign
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's ruling Homeland Union party said it will propose a snap parliamentary election and that the government may resign…
Lithuania passes legislation allowing border guards to turn back migrants
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's parliament passed legislation allowing border guards to turn back migrants who cross its frontier illegally,…