Ukraine-Lithuania relations Archives

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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.

byMaria Tril

A 20-year-old Lithuanian volunteer Tomas Valentėlis died fighting in eastern Ukraine and was honored during a memorial service in Kyiv's Independence Square on 16 April.

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“Died for freedom in Ukraine and all Europe”: Lithuanian volunteer killed in combat

20-year-old Tomas Valentėlis served in Ukraine's International Legion and was killed on 13 March during his first combat mission.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukraine and Lithuania launch security guarantee agreement talks

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Lithuania: We want to buy short-range SAMs for Ukraine

Nauseda also revealed plans to invest in the production of Ukraine's long-range weapon "Palianytsia" and expressed interest in collaborating on maritime drone manufacturing.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Lithuania to provide Ukraine short-range air defense systems and 5,000 drones before winter

In addition, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonīte noted that her country has designated 35 million euros for the purchase of radars and demining equipment for Ukraine.

byBenjamin Looijen

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

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Lithuania prepares to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians for another year

Lithuania's Ministry of Interior has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2026, aiming to reduce administrative burdens.

byMaria Tril

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Zelenskyy visits Three Seas Summit, strengthens military cooperation with Baltic states

Zelensky discussed priorities in weaponry and political cooperation, and secured commitments for military assistance and support for Ukraine's EU and NATO paths.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Lithuanian PM: It is time of war, but we continue living as if it were time of peace

"Europe's freedom today depends on Ukrainians who are holding the line. It is our joint responsibility to give Ukraine tools to win," Ingrida Šimonytė said.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Lithuanians raise over €8.2 million to send crucial equipment for Ukrainian troops

The money will pay for 1,115 Lithuanian-produced kits containing night vision, a laser sight, and an individual anti-drone system.

byBohdan Ben

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Ukraine and Lithuania launch security guarantee agreement talks

Lithuania has become the 9th country to engage in security guarantee talks with Ukraine.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Ukraine to receive $200 million in military aid from Lithuania

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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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Lithuania delivers new military aid to Ukraine, encouraging “allies to do the same”

Lithuania sent millions of rounds and thousands of cartridges for anti-tank grenade launchers, along with a thousand foldable stretchers, to Ukraine.

byOrysia Hrudka

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“Our children will curse us in the trenches we are digging for them,” Lithuanian FM says about peace deal

Landsbergis warning about peace deal comes amid reports by NBC News that U.S. and E.U. officials have initiated delicate talks with Ukraine about potential negotiations with Russia.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Lithuania will provide NASAMS launchers and other military aid to Ukraine

Lithuania will provide NASAMS air defense launch systems, anti-drone equipment, logistic equipment, and various other support to Ukraine.…

byBohdan Ben

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Ukrainian soldiers complete the latest four-week instructor training course in Lithuania

After returning to Ukraine, the servicemen can train other Ukrainian soldiers. Their skills and knowledge will be applied…

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Lithuanians collected EUR 14 million to purchase radars for Ukraine

During the campaign "Radarom!" which lasted from January 30 to February 24, 2023, Lithuanians collected EUR 14 million. The funds…

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Lithuania to support Ukraine’s path to EU and NATO membership

On Nov. 10, Speaker of the Lithuanian parliament Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen met with Deputy Speaker of the Ukrainian parliament…

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuania to repair 12 PzH2000 howitzers for Ukraine – defense minister

Lithuanian would repair 12 German Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers for Ukraine, Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said. “The repair of…

byOlena Mukhina

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United against the Empire | Documentary digs into centuries-deep roots of Ukrainian-Lithuanian friendship

The documentary UA-LT For Your and Our Freedom by the director Larysa Artiugina reveals the aspects of the…

byOlena Makarenko

David Low named his political cartoon describing the German-Russian invasion of Poland that started the WW2 - "Rendezvous." The cartoon depicts a meeting by the two allied Nazi-Soviet dictators over the corpse of a Polish defender. Hitler says to Stalin while smiling, lifting his hat and bowing: "The Scum of the Earth, I believe?" and Stalin responds to him "The Bloody Assassin of the Workers, I presume?" while smiling, bowing and lifting his in kind. The secret agreement on the division of Poland that was part of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was not yet known, but nonetheless, Low recognized what happened and drew it in this work. (Image: The Evening Standard (UK), September 20, 1939 issue)

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77 years ago, Nazi and Soviet forces celebrated their joint defeat of Poland

Many people forget that Stalin's Soviet Union and Hitler's Third Reich were allies in the beginning of the World War II.…

byPaul A. Goble

Intermarium - an alliance of countries between the Baltic and Black Seas to protect themselves from the Russian imperialism and militarism (Image: QHA.com.ua)

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Intermarium – an idea whose time is coming again

The EU is now in a deep crisis, one that is the product not only of Britain’s vote…

byPaul A. Goble