Lithuania to Belarus: Stop letting Russian war drones cross into NATO skies
The Gerbera UAV’s illegal flight triggered diplomatic escalation in Vilnius.
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Lithuania tracks fake Russian Shahed from Belarus—NATO jets scrambled
Russia's Gerbera styrofoam drone entered Lithuania from Belarus then crashed. Vilnius failed to identify it.
Lithuania and Finland to start domestic landmine production for themselves and Ukraine amid Russian threat
Other NATO's eastern flank countries like Poland, Latvia, and Estonia also withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Convention that banned landmines.
Only 40% of Russian capacity under sanctions, EU must step up, Lithuania says
The Lithuanian foreign minister says the EU has more work to do on sanctioning Russia's economy.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1195: Vilnius summit confirms that Ukraine’s NATO membership path is irreversible
Peace talks in Istanbul failed to secure a ceasefire, though Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange 6,000 bodies of fallen soldiers.
Vilnius summit sends clear message — Ukraine’s NATO path is irreversible despite Russian ultimatums
At the summit, Zelenskyy briefs world leaders on a drone op straight out of a spy thriller.
Frontline report: Europe’s Achilles heel becomes tripwire where Putin’s ambitions meet NATO’s steel
What was once NATO’s most vulnerable flank is now a red line.
Lithuania at risk: Ex-CIA chief warns Russia to target Baltic State after Ukraine
Former CIA director David Petraeus warned that Lithuania faces the highest risk of Russian invasion among NATO countries if Moscow succeeds in Ukraine.
Lithuania aid meant for Ukrainians went to citizens of other countries, including Russia and Belarusia
The European Social Fund Agency dismissed its director after an audit revealed that over $1,1 mn in Ukrainian refugee aid went to ineligible recipients.
600 tanks, 400 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers: Europe’s shopping list for post-American defense
Europe needs a next-level army if it hopes to defend itself against Russian President Vladimir Putin without US support.
Chancellor Merz attends ceremonial birth of Germany’s first overseas brigade in 80 years
Berlin intends to make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.
Putin’s war plan unchanged, Estonia’s defense chief says ahead of Brussels meeting which aims to bring more aid to Kyiv
Moscow’s drone swarm signals peace talk doublespeak.
Lithuania exits anti-personnel mine convention amid Russo-Belarusian threats
Russia has never signed the Ottawa Treaty, while Belarus did not ratify it. Moscow has extensively used anti-personnel mines in Ukraine.
American historian Timothy Snyder: Ukraine, not Russia, bore heaviest civilian toll in WWII
Snyder also warns that Russia uses history to justify aggression against Ukraine.
Lithuania’s parliament declares it will never recognize Russian annexations in Ukraine
Lithuania’s parliament unanimously adopted on 8 May a resolution, declaring it will never recognize Ukrainian territories seized by Russia, either legally or in practice.
Lithuania plans maritime drone production: one for itself, one for Ukraine
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has specifically praised Ukraine's Magura V5 maritime drone as "an excellent military product" while discussing potential joint production.
Serbian president’s flight to Moscow on Victory Day blocked by Baltic states
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic joins Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in being denied permission to fly over certain European countries on their way to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
ISW: Russian rhetoric toward Lithuania could set stage for military action
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov authored a foreword to a Kremlin-linked book that accuses Lithuania of historical falsification and Russophobia.
Lithuania strips residence permits from Russians, Belarusians who frequently visit home
The Baltic nation's latest sanctions affect over 14,000 Russian permit holders amid growing security concerns on NATO's eastern flank.
Lithuania rejects Belarus proposal to restore passenger rail service
Belarus remains a de facto client state of Russia as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine, posing wider threats to Europe.