Lithuania

Lithuania will spend about 4% of GDP on defense in 2025 In Lithuania, about 4% of GDP will be spent on defense in 2025. 13.01.25 18:41 321 2

Lithuania to hand over 4.5 thousand drones to Ukraine this week, - Defense Minister Sakalienė During this week, Lithuania will transfer 4,500 drones to Ukraine, the total cost of which is 5 million euros. 13.01.25 11:33 663 4

Lithuania plans to extend sanctions for Russian and Belarusian citizens until 2026 Lithuania plans to extend national sanctions against Russians and Belarusians for another year, until 2026, as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. 23.12.24 15:54 240 0

Zelenskyy meets with Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas to discuss strengthening of Ukrainian air defense President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas in Kyiv. Among other things, the parties discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. 20.12.24 22:59 452 4

Lithuania to transfer power equipment from NPPs and TPPs to Ukraine Lithuania has decided to transfer power equipment from decommissioned nuclear and thermal power plants to Ukraine as part of enhanced support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 20.12.24 18:59 716 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Lithuania is ready to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine on military training - Prime Minister Lithuania has expressed its readiness to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the field of training and education of the Ukrainian military. 20.12.24 16:15 225 1 Previously in trend: War

Negotiations with Russia are possible only after Ukraine’s victory - Lithuanian Prime Minister Ukraine must win the war before starting any negotiations with Russia. 20.12.24 15:46 3 513 43 Previously in trend: War

Each of NATO allies can set goal to allocate 0.25% of GDP for military aid to Ukraine - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that each of the NATO allies could set a goal of allocating 0.25 percent of its own GDP for military assistance to Ukraine, and stressed that it is important not to allow Russia to draw new "red lines." 18.12.24 20:58 2 593 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Lithuania has transferred another package of military aid to Ukraine - country’s Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS Lithuania continues to support the Ukrainian Defence Forces in the fight against Russian aggression. 13.12.24 11:43 3 426 4 Previously in trend: War

Lithuania allocates EUR 5 million for installation of solar power plants in Ukraine The Lithuanian government has allocated 5 million euros for the installation of solar power plants in Ukraine. This happened after Vilnius approved a program to support Lithuania's energy sector. 27.11.24 17:18 409 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ammunition, spare parts for armored personnel carriers and generators: Lithuania hands over new batch of military aid to Ukraine. PHOTO This week, Lithuania handed over another batch of military aid to Ukraine. 24.11.24 17:53 2 892 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Umierov discusses strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities with Nauseda Today, on November 23, 2024, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov met with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius. 23.11.24 15:57 542 4

Lithuania will finance production of Ukrainian long-range drones, - Umierov. PHOTO Lithuania will finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones. The relevant memorandum was signed today in Vilnius by Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurinas Kasciunas. 23.11.24 11:43 770 11

Nauseda talks with Trump: they discussed support for Ukraine Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda had a conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. 19.11.24 14:47 1 774 1

We need new strategy for Ukraine’s victory, we should not be afraid of escalation, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has called on the European Union to adopt a new strategy for Ukraine's victory. 18.11.24 15:15 1 115 9 Previously in trend: War

Lithuania’s cooperation with Ukraine will grow, - Speaker of the Seimas Skvernelis The newly elected Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania, Saulius Skvernelis, had a telephone conversation with the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, in which he emphasized the unconditional support of Ukraine on behalf of the Lithuanian parliament. 15.11.24 13:05 285 2

Lithuania is studying Ukraine’s experience in mobilization and recruiting Lithuania is studying Ukraine's experience in organizing mobilization, recruitment, and training of military personnel in wartime. 15.11.24 08:37 2 315 19 Previously in trend: mobilization

NATO exercises begin in Lithuania near border with Belarus On November 6, the international command and staff exercise "Strong Will - 2024" ("Stipri Valia 2024") begins in Lithuania. 06.11.24 15:48 830 2

Ukraine receives 230 pickup trucks and 240 mine detectors from Lithuania. PHOTO As part of the demining coalition, Ukraine received 230 modern vehicles and 240 mine detectors from Lithuania. 04.11.24 21:15 4 019 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Joint production of UAVs, ammunition, components and EW systems: Ukraine and Lithuania sign memorandum of cooperation in defense industry Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umierov, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania Laurynas Kasčiūnas and Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin signed a memorandum of cooperation in the defense industry, which provides, in particular, for the joint production of UAVs, ammunition, components and electronic warfare equipment. 04.11.24 20:17 525 1

Ammunition, mines and power generators: Lithuania hands over new batch of aid to Ukraine This week, Ukraine will receive another batch of aid from Lithuania. 30.10.24 18:40 604 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine should be admitted to NATO, - Lithuanian Defense Minister Kasčiūnas Ukraine's path to NATO membership should not be questioned. 25.10.24 18:54 856 9

Ukraine’s accession to EU and invitation to NATO will send clear signal to Russia that it cannot intimidate other countries, - Speaker of Seimas of Lithuania Čmilytė-Nielsen Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Victoria Čmilite-Nielsen said that Ukraine's accession to the European Union and an invitation to join NATO would send a clear signal to Russia that it cannot intimidate other countries. 24.10.24 15:05 571 4

Two Lithuanians deprived of citizenship: they are fighting against Ukraine on side of Russia In Lithuania, two citizens who are fighting against Ukraine on the side of Russia have been deprived of their citizenship. 23.10.24 15:09 3 018 9

Servicemen liberated from captivity will be able to undergo rehabilitation in Lithuania, - Coordination Center During the second session of the Assembly of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, Ukrainian and Lithuanian deputies agreed to cooperate on the rehabilitation of Ukrainian defenders who were released from captivity. 22.10.24 18:03 634 1

In West, fatigue from war in Ukraine has reached its peak, "Victory Plan" is attempt to dampen this sentiment, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis Fatigue with the Russian-Ukrainian war in the West has reached record levels, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's "Victory Plan" is an attempt to dampen this sentiment. Ukraine needs security guarantees from NATO. 21.10.24 17:16 3 318 30 Previously in trend: War

Lithuania has agreed on new aid package for Ukraine worth 3.5 billion euros, - Foreign Minister Landsbergis Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 3.5 billion euros. 16.10.24 21:29 4 157 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

"Peace plans" that do not meet Ukraine’s demands are just calls for surrender - Lithuanian Foreign Ministry "Peace plans" that do not meet Ukraine's requirements are calls for surrender and will never ensure a just peace. 14.10.24 18:31 1 367 11

Lithuania receives first combat drones of its own production, 5 thousand of them will be transferred to Ukraine - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS The Lithuanian army received the first FPV combat drones manufactured by Lithuanian companies under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence. Most of them will be transferred to Ukraine. 11.10.24 17:55 4 471 4

"Dragon’s teeth": Lithuania strengthened border protection with Russian Federation. PHOTO The Lithuanian military has blocked the bridge over the Neman River on the border with Russia. All bridges in this area are to be mined. 09.10.24 13:29 3 636 20

Lithuanian customs officers seized gun camouflage nets from Kaliningrad-Moscow train. They will be transferred to Ukraine as aid Lithuanian customs officers found and seized nets to disguise gun barrels in the mail cars of the Kaliningrad-Moscow train. They were probably intended for the Russian military. Lithuanian customs intends to transfer the confiscated nets to Ukraine as aid. 30.09.24 18:35 11 812 12

Lithuania handed over new military aid package to Ukraine. PHOTO On Saturday, 28 September, Lithuania announced the transfer of a new batch of military aid to Ukraine. 28.09.24 14:25 3 157 8

Radars, air defense systems and demining equipment: Lithuania plans to provide Ukraine with additional aid worth 50 million euros By the end of this year, Lithuania plans to provide additional aid to Ukraine in the amount of 40-50 million euros. 18.09.24 17:02 481 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

MEP Kubilius: EU countries should remove all "red lines" on use of provided weapons by Ukraine By providing Ukraine with the weapons it needs for defence, EU countries set so-called red lines that weaken not only the defence of our country but also the security of Europe itself, so these restrictions need to be removed. 17.09.24 14:35 510 1

Victory of Ukraine should become strategic priority for all of us - Landsbergis The course of the war against Ukraine and the solidarity of the international community for Ukraine's victory is a very important factor in ensuring and maintaining security both in Europe and in the Indo-Pacific region. 13.09.24 10:22 768 3

Lithuania sends batch of M113 armored personnel carriers and off-road vehicles to Ukraine M113 armored personnel carriers and off-road vehicles from Lithuania will arrive in Ukraine this week. 12.09.24 21:37 6 101 11 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Lithuania plans to purchase short-range air defense systems for Ukraine’s air defense systems - Nausėda Lithuania is studying the possibility of purchasing short-range air defense systems for Ukraine. A decision on this issue will be made within two to three weeks. 12.09.24 15:48 768 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Lithuanian Defense Minister Kasčiūnas believes that NATO forces should shoot down Russian drones over Baltic States The head of the Lithuanian Defense Ministry, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, has called for a change in the algorithm of NATO's air policing mission in the Baltic States. He made the statement against the backdrop of the recent violation of Latvian airspace by a Russian drone. 11.09.24 21:59 853 18

Lithuanian President Nausėda arrives in Kyiv Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has arrived on a visit to Kyiv. 11.09.24 09:51 1 366 4

Several Lithuanian citizens are fighting on side of Russian Federation against Ukraine - Minister of Defense Kasčiūnas Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas said that "more than one" Lithuanian is fighting on the side of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. 05.09.24 11:13 1 663 7 Previously in trend: War

Lithuanian Defense Minister Kasciunas calls on EU to allow Ukraine to attack Russia with Western weapons: We must allow Ukrainians to achieve full combat capability Lithuania calls on the EU leadership to allow Ukraine to strike targets in Russia with Western weapons. 31.08.24 16:32 677 5

Loaders and UAV countermeasures: Lithuania hands over new military aid package to Ukraine. PHOTO On Wednesday, 28 August, Lithuania handed over another package of military aid to Ukraine. 28.08.24 18:51 1 992 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Only Russia is to blame for what is happening on its territory, - Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonite on Armed Forces’ operation in Kursk region Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite considers it dishonest to say that the war unleashed by Russia means limiting military operations to the territory of Ukraine. 24.08.24 18:47 885 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Air defence systems, missiles and ammunition: Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonite announces new package of military assistance to Ukraine Ukraine will receive another package of military aid from Lithuania by early September. 24.08.24 16:24 1 838 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonite: "Together we will celebrate victory with electricity, gas and without Russians" On Saturday, 24 August, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite delivered a greeting in Kyiv at a solemn event dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day. 24.08.24 15:32 3 752 23

Political Director of MFA Stanytė-Toločkienė is appointed as new Ambassador of Lithuania to Ukraine Political Director of the Lithuanian MFA Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė has been appointed as Ambassador of Lithuania to Ukraine. 23.08.24 17:54 1 272 11

Reduction of Russian troops is recorded in Kaliningrad region - commander of Lithuanian Armed Forces Vaikšnoras Due to the successful operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region, there is a noticeable reduction of the Russian ground forces in the Kaliningrad region. 22.08.24 12:36 1 953 12

Lithuania begins construction of military base for German troops near border with Belarus Construction has begun in Lithuania on a military base that will station up to 4,000 combat-ready German troops by the end of 2027. This will be the first permanent deployment of German troops in Europe since World War II. 20.08.24 15:46 1 505 13