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Finland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine
On 16 March, Finland banned cars registered in Russia within its territory amid a migrant crisis orchestrated by…
Lithuania seizes car with Russian license plates at border for first time
A Moldovan citizen attempted to exit to Belarus with a Russian-owned car.
Lithuania to allocate over $ 5 mn to rebuild destroyed schools and kindergartens in Ukraine
Over 3,500 educational institutions suffered damage due to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Deputy Minister of Education Yevhen Kudriavets says $14 billion is needed to restore educational infrastructure across the country.
Lithuania transfers shipment of 155-ml ammunition to Ukraine
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said Lithuania listened to Ukraine's wishes and delivered what is currently most needed.
Lithuania intel: Russia can wage war in Ukraine for at least two years at current intensity
Lithuanian intelligence reports that high oil prices and support from allies enable Russia to sustain its war in Ukraine for two more years, while Russia also receives matériel from Iran, North Korea, and microchips from China.
Prosecutors accuse Russian soldiers of involvement in Lithuanian director killing
Lithuanian Prosecutor General’s Office has accused three Russian soldiers of involvement in the murder of Lithuanian director Mantas…
Lithuania joins Czech-led initiative to supply shells to Ukraine
Amid slowing ammunition supply to Ukraine, Lithuania joins a crucial Czech-led initiative to supply 800,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine.
Lithuania: Cars registered in Russia must leave Lithuania by 11 March or will be confiscated
Lithuanian Customs sets a deadline of 11 March, for cars with Russian registration to exit Lithuania and the EU or face penalties including confiscation of vehicles, following EU sanctions. Exceptions exist for Russian citizens transiting to/from Kaliningrad.
Reuters: Lithuania pushes for EU-wide deadline to end reliance on Russian gas
As the EU's energy ministers are set to meet in Brussels on 4 March, Lithuania has prepared a document suggesting that the European Commission should introduce legislation to enforce the 2027 deadline for phasing out Russian gas and LNG.
Lithuania cancels American singer LP show seen in Russian flag hoodie
American singer LP's concert in Lithuania was canceled after she poted in a Russian flag hoodie. The event organizers said "Our position remains firm.... We will not tolerate messages supporting the aggressor country."
LRT: Pro-Russian cyber group targets Lithuanian military system
The Lithuanian Armed Forces detected a suspicious login to its critical ILIAS military system, LRT reported.
Russian intelligence-gathering sonar found on Lithuanian coast
Russian hydroacoustic sonar device was discovered on the Curonian Spit in Lithuania.
Lithuania delivers ammunition, detonation systems to Ukraine
"Our assistance to Ukraine is active and consistent because it is an investment in our own security," Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree on joint drone production
Lithuania's government has promised to assist any business in any sector ready to participate
Baltic states to build defensive installations along borders with Russia, Belarus
The Estonian Ministry of Defense announced this development, stating that the move aims to bolster defenses and deter potential military threats.
Ukraine and Lithuania launch security guarantee agreement talks
Lithuania has become the 9th country to engage in security guarantee talks with Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive $ 200 million in military aid from Lithuania
The new package will include American armored command post vehicles, as well as ammunition and generators.
West should not wait for Pearl Harbor effect in Ukraine –Lithuanian FM
"We could wait for what I have called the “Pearl Harbor effect”, a moment in history when the problems of tomorrow finally become the problems of today, but at an enormously inflated price. Or we could treat this as today’s problem and start solving it today,'" Landsbergis wrote in a tweet.
Lithuania sends field equipment, rations to Ukraine
Lithuania's ongoing support for Ukraine includes the delivery of field equipment and dry rations, alongside ammunition and training assistance.
Historic agreement: Germany to deploy troops in Lithuania to reinforce NATO flank
About 5,000 German soldiers will form a brigade in Lithuania from 2024, reaching full strength by 2027, strengthening NATO's eastern flank with Russia.