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POLITICS6d agoRussian man who swam from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in asylum attempt sentenced to six years hard labourA 68-year-old Russian man who swam across the Nemunas River from Russia's Kaliningrad exclave into neighbouring Lithuania in an attempt to seek asylum has been sentenced to six years in a strict-regime penal colony in Russia for "publicly justifying terrorism."EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoA Russian man swam to Lithuania to seek asylum. He was sent back to Russia, where he was sentenced to six years in prison.The Baltic Fleet Military Court sentenced Igor Odintsov, a 68-year-old Russian national, to six years in prison. In September, Odintsov swam from Russia’s Kaliningrad region to Lithuania along the Neman River and requested political asylum, but Lithuanian border guards sent him back to Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 28Lithuania needs 'NATO response' to Russian escalation, ex-minister saysGabrielius Landsbergis, former Foreign Affairs Minister of Lithuania, said his country expects hybrid attacks by Russia to be "mitigated by the Allies", as there is "so much Lithuania can do".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 25Lithuania Parliament Backs Amendment to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban , Russian Officials Warn of Consequences – NaturalNews . comLithuania's Parliament has backed an amendment to lift its nuclear weapons ban, leading to warnings from Russian officials about potential consequences. This development indicates a significant shift in Lithuania's defense policy and heightened geopolitical tensions.naturalnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in failed asylum attemptA 68-year-old Russian man swam down the Nemunas River from Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave to neighbouring Lithuania to seek asylum, only to be returned to Russia.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania seeking asylum, gets sent back to RussiaLithuania’s border service detained a Russian citizen who swam across the Neman River seeking political asylum and sent him back to Russia, according to a report by the Lithuanian news outlet Lrytas.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 11Medvedev : Lithuania will disappear if it clashes with Russiaazernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 31CIA chief’s Moscow meeting ‘achieved its goals’, says Lithuania’s presidentLithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he has been briefed by the US on the content of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s talks in Moscow, describing the visit as aimed at reducing regional tensions. “I can say at this stage that the meeting achieved its stated objectives and it was aimed at reducing tensions in the region,” Nauseda said in Vilnius, according to Lithuanian media reports on Monday. “I very much hope that this message reached the Kremlin regime in good time.” He did not provide...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells EuronewsAs Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why Vilnius believes the deployment is essential to preserving peace.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 1Lithuania moves to tighten curbs on pro-Kremlin Russian and Belarusian figuresLithuania plans tougher restrictions on pro-Kremlin Russian and Belarusian nationals, including bans on public activities and tighter limits on buying property near sensitive sites, citing national security and anti-propaganda concerns.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 25Belarusian man says asylum in Lithuania endangered by politics . History shows otherwiseA Belarusian man claims his asylum in Lithuania is threatened by political factors, though historical context suggests a different reality. This addresses the complexities of asylum and political influence in international relations.lrt.lt · Lithuania
POLITICSJul 22 Fatigue in Europe : Lithuania among few fighting for Russia sanctionsThere is reported fatigue in Europe regarding Russia sanctions, with Lithuania being one of the few nations still actively advocating for them. This indicates divisions within European policy concerning ongoing international sanctions.lrt.lt · Lithuania
POLITICSJun 17Lithuania moves to bar Russia and Belarus - linked firms from critical infrastructureLithuania is taking steps to prohibit companies connected to Russia and Belarus from involvement in its critical infrastructure. This move has national security implications amid regional tensions.lrt.lt · Lithuania