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Lithuania’s Radarom! campaign raises € 1 million to supply Ukraine with drones in one week

Lithuanians raise €1M in a week to supply Ukraine with drones and anti-drone systems, strengthening its defense amid ongoing war and looming peace talks.

byOlena Mukhina

Alar Karis, President of Estonia. Photo via Karis/X.

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Estonian president says EU should consider full trade embargo on Russia

His call reflects a growing consensus among European leaders that true energy independence is vital for stability, especially in the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian War.

byBenjamin Looijen

A Russian soldier, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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War in Ukraine has better prepared Russia for NATO attack

Russia's military threat to NATO has intensified despite heavy losses in Ukraine, with Moscow launching systematic attacks on Alliance infrastructure while expanding its defense industry and forging new military partnerships.

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuanian media launches third drone fundraising campaign for Ukraine

Two-thirds of the funds raised will go toward Lithuanian-made drones and anti-drone systems, while the remaining third will support Ukrainian domestic production.

byYuri Zoria

President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda. Source:mil.in.ua

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Lithuanian President Nauseda: Europe can not contain Russia without US

With Russian aggression looming, Lithuania’s president warns that Europe can’t defend itself without a strong US partnership.

byOlena Mukhina

Members of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) take part in the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces.

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FT: Estonia, Lithuania bordering Russia pledge 5% defense spending after Trump’s “constructive pressure”

"It is existential for us to have real war-fighting capabilities here,” said Lithuania's foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys.

byVira Kravchuk

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EU must boost aid for Ukraine after support falls short, Lithuanian FM warns ahead of EU council meeting

Lithuania's Foreign Minister calls for increased EU military and financial support to Ukraine as the war approaches its fourth year, pushing for stronger sanctions on Russia's energy sector and shadow fleet operations.

byOlena Mukhina

The image shows the Lithuanian and Ukrainian flags. Credit: GitanasNauseda/X

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Lithuania sends drones, thermal imagers and telescopic loaders to Ukraine

Vilnius delivers military equipment to Ukraine while pledging continued support through international coalitions and defense industry development programs.

byYuri Zoria

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Lithuania promises to disconnect Baltic States from Russian power grid by 8 February, switching to EU supplies

Lithuania implements enhanced security measures at facilities linking the Baltic nations to Poland, including anti-drone systems and specialized weaponry.

byYuri Zoria

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Thousands of Lithuanian drones for Ukraine stuck in warehouses

Lithuanian Defense Ministry faces criticism over bureaucratic delays preventing delivery of thousands of drones to Ukraine, despite completed procurement and successful trials, LRT says.

byYuri Zoria

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IT Coalition delivers over € 3 million tech package to boost Ukraine’s military digitization

Eleven-nation coalition strengthens Ukraine's combat capabilities with advanced digital systems, including 20,000 authentication keys for the DELTA combat platform.

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuanian PM: Peace talks without condictions that lead to Ukrainian victory would be trap for Europe

Gintautas Paluckas rebuffs growing pressure for quick compromises with Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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“Make Russia small again”: Lithuanian athlete expelled from Fitness World Championship over anti-war T-shirt

A fitness championship erupted in controversy after organizers disqualified Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dudaitė for supporting Ukraine, prompting her entire national team to withdraw.

byOlena Mukhina

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LRT: German duty-free operator continues luxury goods supply to Russia

Gebr. Heinemann, running shops in Lithuanian airports, continues supplies to Russia through companies controlled by Russian oligarchs, while claiming compliance with EU sanctions.

byYuri Zoria

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Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine, Lithuania agree to jointly produce military drones, EW systems, ammunition

Defense ministers signed a memorandum, establishing joint production amid Ukraine's ongoing military needs.

byYuri Zoria

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WSJ: US-bound planes possibly targeted in Russian DHL-linked incendiary scheme

European investigators revealed a plot, involving incendiary devices hidden in massagers at DHL hubs, multiple individuals are under arrest.

byYuri Zoria

Lithuania provided Ukraine with 230 pickup trucks and 240 mine detectors.

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Lithuania delivers major 470-piece demining package to Ukraine

Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas delivered 230 pickup trucks and 240 mine detectors to Kyiv this week, as a part of the international Demining Coalition effort.

byVira Kravchuk

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Lithuania’s military aid to Ukraine tops $ 765 mn with new package

The military aid package to Ukraine includes mortars and generators, as part of winter preparation efforts, the country's defense ministry announced on 31 Oct..

byMaria Tril

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Lithuania, Ireland and Italy to sign agreements on Ukraine’s recovery

Ireland will allocate 3 million euros for building bomb shelters near Ukrainian schools, while Italy's Scandurra Studio Architettura will prepare technical plans to restore destroyed educational facilities.

byMaria Tril