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"It is existential for us to have real war-fighting capabilities here,” said Lithuania's foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
Lithuania demands stronger NATO response to North Korean-Russian cooperation
Lithuania's president urges NATO to respond to North Korea's military aid to Russia by providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and lifting restrictions.
Ukraine to help Lithuania build RDX explosives factory
The factory construction project, aimed at bolstering the defense capabilities of Ukraine, Lithuania, and the EU, is scheduled to begin in 2025.
Lithuania to send its domestically produced combat drones to Ukraine by end of year
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of nearly 5,000 combat drones to Ukraine, marking a significant step in defense collaboration between the two countries.
Lithuania allocates additional €13 million for Ukraine’s recovery projects
Lithuania has announced a new allocation of €13 million for recovery projects in Ukraine, bringing its total support to nearly €1.5 billion since the onset of the war, as the country continues to provide military, financial, and humanitarian aid.
Vilnius seizes Russian military camo materials cargo, reroutes to Ukraine
Lithuanian customs officials intercepted the supplies en route from Kaliningrad to Moscow, redirecting them to Ukraine.
