Ukraine extradites Russian soldier to Lithuania over war crimes against Lithuanian citizen
A rare act of international justice sees a suspected war criminal handed over for alleged torture in occupied Melitopol.
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Baltic network fuels Russia’s Shadow Fleet, helping Moscow evade sanctions
Two Baltic-linked bunker tankers refueled Russian oil ships hundreds of times between June 2024 and March 2025, a joint investigation shows, revealing how private firms exploit sanctions loopholes to keep Moscow’s energy exports flowing.
Vilnius Airport shuts for fourth time in a week after Belarus balloon threat — border with Belarus now closed indefinitely
Lithuanian officials blame Belarus for recurring hybrid attacks using balloons, prompting repeated airport shutdowns and coordination with NATO allies.
Lithuania tests heavy machine guns and missiles against drones 10km from Belarus border
Lithuania's parliament allowed military forces to engage drones operating illegally in restricted airspace, a policy shift triggered after a Russian Gerber drone penetrated Lithuanian territory and forced government officials into shelter.
Nordic and Baltic countries launch joint initiative to train and arm Ukrainian soldiers under Norway’s lead
A formal pact signed in Brussels kicks off a multinational effort to prepare Ukrainian forces and supply brigade-scale weaponry.
Ukraine quietly unveils a mystery Neptune missile version — Lithuania gets the first look
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry presented a previously unseen modification of the homegrown Neptune cruise missile, showing distinct body changes that hint at new capabilities.
NATO jets scramble three times in a week as Russian warplanes fly “invisible” toward Kaliningrad
Russian aircraft violating aviation rules over the Baltic Sea were An-12 and An-72 cargo planes, Su-35 fighters, and Si-24MR recon aircraft.
Explosives in corn cans: Russia’s plot to strike Poland, Lithuania, and Germany revealed
Authorities intercepted a courier carrying disguised bombs and drone parts.
Zelenskyy: Russians use tankers to launch drones across Europe
Russian drones and aircraft have violated the airspace of eight NATO and EU countries throughout September, with incidents ranging from 12-minute fighter jet intrusions over Estonia to four-hour airport closures in Denmark.
Hungarian Gripens scramble as five Russian jets approach Latvian airspace from the Baltic
This latest incident comes amid mounting warnings over Russian provocations in the region. The Hungarian fighters are stationed in Lithuania under NATO’s air policing mission.
Lithuanian military granted new powers against drones — law revised after border airspace intrusions
The Aviation Law and statute on military force were changed to reflect evolving aerial threats from Russia.
Lithuania foils Russian-linked ring planning four terror attacks across Europe
Fifteen suspects from six countries face terrorism charges after Lithuanian investigators uncovered a sophisticated bomb campaign that turned everyday shipping services into weapons of terror
Russian propaganda seeks to shift blame for NATO drone strikes to unexpected country
Staged videos and fake debris appear online as Moscow masks its own incursions into Western skies.
SIM cards in downed drones expose Russia’s months-long plan to target Poland and Lithuania
Russia prepared drone strikes on Poland and Lithuania for months, using local SIM cards to test network connectivity.
NATO jets shoot down Russian drones in Poland—but NATO believes it’s not an attack
Despite its own involvement, the Alliance refuses to define it as an act of war.
Lithuania introduces drone alert system with sirens and phone warnings
A two-color alert system featuring sirens and mobile notifications will warn Lithuanians when Russian drones cross into their territory, with red alerts for explosive-carrying aircraft and yellow for non-threatening UAVs
Locals watch Lithuanian coast guard chasing Russian marine drone launched from Kaliningrad
Coast guard chases the drone near Nida as Lithuania accelerates defense spending amid mounting Russian provocations.
Frontline report: Poland’s fighter jets now scramble nightly while Russian drones test NATO’s eastern border
The unmanned aircraft flew close enough to Vilnius for residents to capture video footage, initially sparking fears that a live munition had penetrated NATO airspace
Lithuanian military recovers mysterious drone 100km from Belarus border after five-day search
The drone that triggered Lithuania's air defense warnings on July 28 has been found at Gajžiūnai training ground, resembling a Russian decoy aircraft.
Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over deadly Kyiv attack that killed 15 people, including a child
Lithuania joined Baltic neighbors in condemning Russian strikes on Ukraine, summoning Moscow's diplomat and delivering a formal note protesting attacks that injured over 130 people