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Lithuania is actively responding to regional tensions by enhancing its defense capabilities and supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Following repeated airspace violations by drones from Belarus, Lithuania is reinforcing its air defense systems along the Belarusian border. This move aims to safeguard its territorial integrity and deter further incursions. Additionally, Lithuania announced plans to allocate up to 30 million euros for purchasing American Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, signaling its commitment to Ukraine's security. In a show of solidarity, Lithuania has also partnered with Ukraine to produce long-range drones, enhancing both countries' defense capabilities. The Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander has expressed the country's willingness to send troops to Ukraine post-ceasefire, reflecting Lithuania's proactive stance in ensuring regional stability amid ongoing tensions.

How is Lithuania addressing airspace violations from Belarus?

Lithuania is deploying additional air defense systems along its border with Belarus to address repeated drone incursions. This measure is intended to enhance Lithuanian airspace security and prevent further violations from Belarus, especially amid increasing regional tensions.

What is Lithuania's involvement in Ukraine's defense initiatives?

Lithuania actively supports Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating financial resources for acquiring state-of-the-art defense systems like the Patriot. Additionally, it collaborates with Ukraine in manufacturing long-range drones, showcasing its commitment to bolstering Ukraine's military capabilities.

What conditions has Lithuania set for sending troops to Ukraine?

According to the Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander, Lithuania is prepared to send troops to Ukraine but only after a peace agreement or ceasefire is effective. This condition highlights Lithuania's dedication to peace while still supporting Ukraine's defense efforts.

Why is Lithuania increasing its defense budget?

In response to heightened regional threats, especially the aggression from Russia, Lithuania plans to increase its defense spending to over 5% of its GDP starting 2026. This financial commitment underscores its strategic focus on national and regional security.

How does Lithuania view its role within NATO regarding Ukraine?

Lithuania perceives itself as a staunch supporter of Ukraine within NATO, advocating for sustained military aid. It emphasizes NATO's unified commitment to aiding Ukraine both in ongoing conflict zones and potential diplomatic negotiations, reflecting its proactive defense policy.

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russia may strike on Easter Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys fears that Russia will massively attack Ukraine on Easter: There could be something even worse Russia may launch a brutal attack on Ukraine on Easter. 2 754 24 Previously in trend: Easter

Lithuania ready to host more US troops Lithuania ready to host more US troops - Shakalienė Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Šakalienė, in a conversation with Pentagon Chief Pete Hagseth, announced Lithuania's readiness to deploy an additional American military contingent. 666 9 Previously in trend: Withdrawal of US troops from Europe

Lithuania will allocate additional aid to Ukraine Lithuania plans to provide Ukraine with 20 million euros in support for purchase of ammunition Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Šakalienė said that Lithuania plans to allocate another aid package to Ukraine. 300 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Lithuania

Budris on Russia and the threat to NATO Russia is and will remain most significant threat to NATO for decades – Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that Russia is and will remain the biggest threat to NATO for decades. 272 6 Previously in trend: Possible Russian attack on NATO

Kęstutis Budris on peacekeepers in Ukraine Lithuania does not see Russia’s readiness for concessions in war against Ukraine - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Lithuania does not see any prerequisites for a compromise on the part of Russia in the context of peace talks on the war in Ukraine and attempts to reach a truce. 392 4 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Lithuania commented on US aid to Ukraine Europe will not be able to replace US aid to Ukraine. There are critical supplies that we do not have - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Europe will not be able to fully replace the assistance that Ukraine has been receiving from the United States. We are talking about critical supplies for which the EU has no replacement at all. 1 971 11 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine

pulling out an American armored vehicle in Lithuani Body found of fourth US soldier who disappeared during exercises in Lithuania The bodies of all the American soldiers who disappeared during the exercises in Lithuania have been found. 10 172 15 Previously in trend: Disappearance of US soldiers in Lithuania

NATO equipment Germany deploys armored brigade in Lithuania near border with Belarus On Tuesday, April 1, the German brigade deployed in Lithuania officially entered service. 2 120 9 Previously in trend: Deployment of a German Brigade in Lithuania

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys We believe that Ukraine’s accession to EU is quite achievable and will happen by 2030, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Ukraine's membership in the European Union is within reach. The country can join the bloc by January 1, 2030. 468 11 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s Membership in the EU Visit of Lithuanian Foreign Minister to Kyiv

Ukraine and Lithuania do not recognize the occupied territories Lithuania and Ukraine do not recognize occupation of any Ukrainian territories – Foreign Ministers Sybiha and Budrys At a press conference in Kyiv, Foreign Ministers Andrii Sybiha and Kęstutis Budrys said that Ukraine and Lithuania will never recognize any illegal occupation of territory by Russia, either today or in the future. 322 1 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Visit of Lithuanian Foreign Minister to Kyiv

pulling out American armoured vehicle in Lithuania Disappearance of American soldiers in Lithuania: armoured vehicle they could have been in was recovered from swamp. PHOTO An armoured vehicle has been found that could have been carrying four missing American soldiers who had arrived for training in Lithuania and disappeared near the border with Belarus. 14 185 34 Previously in trend: Disappearance of US soldiers in Lithuania

Šakalienė on long-term threat from Russia Russia, regardless of outcome of war in Ukraine, will remain long-term threat - Šakalienė During a visit to the United Kingdom, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Šakalienė said that Russia will remain a long-term threat. 1 016 6 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU

Search for US soldiers in Lithuania NATO clarifies Rutte’s statement on missing US soldiers in Lithuania: they are still being searched (updated) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that four American servicemen who were reported missing at a training range in Lithuania have been killed. 33 409 136 Previously in trend: Disappearance of US soldiers in Lithuania

Nauseda announced possibility of sending troops to Ukraine Lithuania ready to send troops to Ukraine - Nauseda Lithuania is ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of a mission after the ceasefire. 1 458 11 Previously in trend: Sending troops to Ukraine Foreign troops in Ukraine

Russia may write to NATO countries. Lithuania is already preparing Lithuania is preparing for Russian attack on NATO countries by 2030 - Nauseda Lithuania is preparing for a possible Russian offensive against NATO countries by 2030. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that his country is working to be able to repel aggression. 1 405 12 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack on NATO countries

Kęstutis Budrys on NATO and Russia Only NATO’s military might can deter Russia, - Budrys NATO leaders should agree at their upcoming summit in The Hague to increase defense spending to 3-3.5% of GDP, which "will more adequately reflect the needs of the Alliance than the current 2%." 760 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Trump’s tariff wars. Lithuania says how long they will last Tariff wars between US and EU will not last long, - Lithuanian Finance Minister Šadžius Lithuanian Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius believes that the tariff wars between the United States and the European Union will not have a long-term impact on the country's economy and predicts their imminent end. 2 150 15 Previously in trend: Trump trade wars

How long will it take for Russian army to be ready for conflict with NATO In 3-5 years Russia can create potential that will be enough for limited actions against NATO - Lithuanian intelligence While Russia is at war in Ukraine, the threat of a conventional military conflict with Lithuania and NATO's eastern flank is low. However, in the medium and long term, the likelihood of a conventional military conflict between Russia and NATO will increase. 1 351 16 Previously in trend: Russian agression

Kęstutis Budrys on peacekeepers in Ukraine Trump’s speech shows softening of position on Ukraine, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys In his speech to Congress, US President Donald Trump demonstrated a certain softening of his position on Ukraine after a discussion with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. 1 154 20 Previously in trend: Trump’s speech to the US congress

Lithuania calls it a mistake not to invite Baltic states to London summit It was mistake not to invite Baltic states to summit in London, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys The decision not to invite the Baltic states to the summit in London on March 2 was a mistake. 2 645 30 Previously in trend: Summit in London on 2 March

Solidarity action "Radarom!" in Lithuania More than EUR 5 million for drones for Ukraine was raised in Lithuania as part of Radarom! The third charity campaign in support of Ukraine, Radarom!, to purchase drones for our country has ended in Lithuania. As part of the campaign, activists raised more than 5 million euros. 504 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Kęstutis Budris We are dependent on transatlantic relations, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budris says that US presence in Europe is critical Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that there are currently no options that could replace the US defense potential in Europe. 692 12

Meeting at Kaunas Military Museum in support of Ukraine "How Russia’s war against Ukraine has changed Europe": Lithuania discusses how to help Ukraine in war against Russia The Kaunas Vytautas the Great War Museum hosted a discussion on "How Russia's war against Ukraine has changed Europe". The main purpose of the event is to discuss the third anniversary of Russia's war against Ukraine and what contribution it has made to Lithuanian society, and what else Lithuania can do to continue to support Ukraine. 630 4

Negotiations with Russia are possible only after Ukraine’s victory Lithuania hands over new military aid package to Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence On Wednesday, 19 February, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence announced the transfer of a new military aid package to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 732 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy met with Nauseda Zelenskyy and Nauseda discussed strengthening air defence and investments in Ukrainian long-range weapons production. VIDEO In Munich, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda. 661 4

Dovilė Šakalienė US is not turning away from its allies, but demands that Europe does more for its security, - Lithuanian National Defence Minister Šakalienė Statements by US officials mean that the United States is not turning away from its allies, but Europe should step up its efforts. 1 252 32 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

Lithuania comments on Trump’s peace plan 70% of information about Trump’s "peace plan" is unfounded, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Most reports about Donald Trump's peace plan are unfounded. 3 305 26 Previously in trend: statement of peace

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys urges partners to move at Trump’s speed US partners will have to move "at Trump’s speed," - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys believes that the Donald Trump administration will first of all try to resolve domestic issues. 1 289 18

Over million euros have already been donated by Radarom! solidarity campaign More than €1 million for drones for Ukraine raised in Lithuania in less than week On the eve of the third anniversary of the start of Russia's great war against Ukraine, the Radarom! solidarity campaign has been held in Lithuania for the third time, raising a million euros in less than a week. 474 5

electricity Baltic States have finally synchronized with EU energy grid On Sunday, February 9, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia completed the process of disconnecting from the Russian power grid and fully synchronized with the EU continental grid. 1 421 10

evika, silinia Baltic States disconnected from Russia’s power grid without incident, - Latvian Prime Minister Silinia The process of disconnecting the Baltic states from the Russian energy grid went without incident. 2 753 17

Lithuania calls on the EU to develop a strategy to counter Russia’s hybrid attacks Lithuania has delivered spare parts for M113 APCs and heavy trucks to Ukraine – Ministry of Defense Lithuania has sent Ukraine another package of military aid, which includes spare parts for M113 armored personnel carriers and heavy trucks. 1 070 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Kēstutis Budris on what will ensure sustainable peace Europe needs a sustainable peace that will last longer than few years - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Russia needs to be deprived of sources of funding for the war, then we can count on sustainable peace. 660 11

Gitanas Nausėda Europe needs United States to effectively deter Russian aggression - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that without the United States as a NATO partner, it would be very difficult for Europe to deter Russian aggression, emphasizing the importance of strengthening economic ties with the United States. 633 7

Zelenskyy talks with Lithuanian President Nausėda on January 30 Zelenskyy and Nauseda discuss direct investment in production of long-range UAVs On Thursday, January 30, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Lithuanian leader Gitanas Nausėda. 615 4

Negotiations with Russia are possible only after Ukraine’s victory Lithuania has handed over MANPADS to Ukraine to strengthen air defense - Ministry of Defense Lithuania has handed over a batch of short-range man-portable air defense systems with missiles to the Ukrainian army. 1 375 2

Lithuania supports the idea of ​​sending peacekeepers to Ukraine Lithuania supports sending peacekeepers to Ukraine - Armed Forces Commander Vaikšnoras Commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Raimundas Vaikshnoras considers it necessary to consider the possibility of sending the country's military to carry out a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. 822 3 Previously in trend: War

Lithuania is ready to expand cooperation with Ukraine in military training Lithuania revoked residence permits of more than 700 Belarusians and Russians in 2024 In 2024, the Lithuanian Department of Migration recognized 598 Belarusian citizens and 125 Russian citizens as a threat to national security. 845 6

Elections in Belarus Presidential "elections" have begun in Belarus. Lithuania strengthens border security On January 26, the so-called presidential elections are taking place in Belarus. Five candidates, including the current president , Alexander Lukashenko, are running in the race. 2 858 19

atlas, propaganda Bookstore in Vilnius sells atlases showing parts of Ukrainian territories as part of Russia: Ukrainian Embassy responds. PHOTO The Knygų pasaulis bookstore chain in Vilnius sells atlases with maps showing part of Ukraine as part of the borders of the aggressor country, Russia. 20 588 14

Lithuania, customs Lithuania to hand over cars confiscated from Belarusian citizens for smuggling to Ukraine Lithuania will hand over to Ukraine three vehicles that were confiscated from Belarusian citizens when they tried to import contraband cigarettes into the country. 1 106 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

A new batch of aid from Lithuania Ukraine has received new aid package from Lithuania. PHOTO A new batch of military aid from Lithuania has arrived in Ukraine. The package includes Lithuanian-made drones. 2 034 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Shmyhal discusses defense cooperation and sanctions against Russia with Lithuanian Seimas Shmyhal discusses defense cooperation and sanctions against Russia with Lithuanian Seimas. PHOTOS Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with a delegation of the Lithuanian Seimas led by Speaker Saulius Skvarnialis in Kyiv. 335 1

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis Putin will not stop until West increases pressure, - former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis warned of the threat of Russia's hybrid war and called on NATO to take decisive action to deter the Kremlin's aggression. 465 3

grain Ukraine, UK, and Lithuania have launched system to detect stolen grain from Russian-occupied territories - Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Koval Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Lithuania have launched the Grain Verification Scheme (GVS) aimed at detecting and stopping the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories. 546 2

Lithuania,military Lithuania will spend about 4% of GDP on defense in 2025 In Lithuania, about 4% of GDP will be spent on defense in 2025. 373 2

Lithuanian drones for Ukraine 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. 690 4

Lithuania to extend sanctions against Russians and Belarusians 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. 270 0

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