International organizations are requesting clarification regarding the Prosecutor General's investigation into the editorial policy of LRT, raising questions about its legal basis and media independence. #LRT #žiniasklaidoslaisvė #žmogausteisės (translated)
The European Council platform EBU and "Reporters Without Borders" expressed concern about the investigation by the Lithuanian Prosecutor General's Office related to the provisions of LRT's editorial policy and are asking for clarification of its legal basis, purpose, and the safeguards to ensure the preservation of editorial independence and source confidentiality. #LRT #žiniasklaida #redakcinėnepriklausomybė (translated)
Approximately at 2 o'clock, an attempt was made to ignite the satellite antennas and control unit. Various-sized cans with flammable liquid were found - ranging from three to ten liters. The fact is that this was clearly an attempt at sabotage or diversion, as we see similar actions repeating across Europe. It is evident that this is part of Russia's hybrid warfare, which includes acts of sabotage. Similar incidents have already occurred abroad, also in Poland and Bulgaria, Sinkevich later said to the media organization LRT, linking this incident to Russia's hybrid war against Europe. #Lietuva #Starlink #hibrīdkarš (translated)
It is obvious that the incident is part of Russia's hybrid warfare, as Russia repeatedly carries out acts of sabotage. The "attempted act of sabotage" is "clearly part of Russia's hybrid warfare," said Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius to the public broadcaster LRT. #Litauen #Starlink #hybrideKriegführung (translated)
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated that the possibility of sabotage must be evaluated, according to LRT. #Dron #Lituania #OTAN (translated)
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated that the possibility of an act of sabotage should be assessed, according to LRT. #Dron #Lituania #OTAN (translated)
Dawid Kamizela summarized that Ukraine had been defending itself against the Russian invasion for 4 years, and Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, were falling on Kyiv and other cities. He wrote that Ukrainians responded with drone attacks controlled by Starlink, and Donald Trump communicated with Russia to lower fuel prices before the elections. https://t.co/LRtwZhMEPs #Ukraina #wojna #rosyjskaagresja (translated)
The rotation started yesterday with the arrival of the first approximately one hundred soldiers. A total of 10-12 more arrivals are planned, which will continue next week. By mid-November, two battalions will be deployed in Lithuania," said Kaunas to the national broadcaster LRT on Wednesday. #Leedu #USA #sõjavägi (translated)
"We are probably more concerned with the process that is more long-term in its consequences, which is the review of U.S. forces in Europe that is currently ongoing. We have submitted our data, assessments, as well as what is provided in Lithuania, as a package and we are awaiting results, which will be in mid-December, late November," said the minister to LRT radio on Wednesday. Lithuania is currently awaiting the results of the review of U.S. military presence in Europe and hopes that its proposals regarding the deployment of American forces in the country will be evaluated, says Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys. #JAVkariai #Lietuva #karinėpriklausomybė (translated)
If its recognition as a terrorist organization would mean that all those who have served or are associated with the GRU would be considered by us as supporting or contributing to terrorism. And such individuals should absolutely not be around our company, banks, territory. For that, a strong legal basis is needed, and that is what we are doing now. All investigations, cases that end up in court, there where there are episodes proving not only attribution to Russia but also to a specific institution, and when it is the GRU, we will seek its recognition as a terrorist organization," K. Budrys said in an interview with LRT radio on Wednesday. #GRU #terorizmas #KestutisBudrys (translated)
There are another 10-12 such arrivals planned. Next week they will continue, and by mid-November, two battalions will already be in Lithuania in full capacity," said R. Kaunas to LRT radio on Wednesday. #JAVKariai #Lietuva #NATO (translated)
President G. Nausėda said on LRT television on Monday that this decision is related to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, which create conditions for reducing Russia's isolation and is a "bad day." #Lietuva #UžsienioPolitika #JAVKariai (translated)
At the beginning of October, after a question from an LRT journalist, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Americans would consider the idea of establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #UžsienioPolitika #JAVKariai (translated)
"I think we should ask Mr. Zelensky to hit more data centers in Russia, and that could potentially help," said Sinkevicius, quoted by Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT). #Украйна #Зеленски #Яндекс (translated)
Ukraine has the right to have the leaders it has chosen. Ukraine chose its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, back in 2019, who, it turns out, is worthy of all this respect and admiration," said G. Nausėda on LRT television's program "Today's Topic." #Ukraina #GitanasNausėda #DonaldasTrumpas (translated)
"Ukraine has the right to have the leaders it has chosen. 'Ukraine has the right to have the leaders it has chosen. Ukraine elected Volodymyr Zelensky as its president back in 2019, who, as it turns out, is worthy of all this respect and admiration,' said G. Nauseda on the LRT television program 'Dienos tema.'" #Ukraina #Zelenskis #NATO (translated)
In Lithuania, following an armed incident at the border with Latvia, LRT reports on the residents' preparedness and the related situation. (translated)
As K. Budrys said to LRT radio on Thursday, the United States found itself alongside Russia and China at the "Disinfo 2026" conference, although the role of these states in Lithuania's security is fundamentally different. #Dezinformacija #LietuvosPolitika #TarptautiniaiSantykiai (translated)
The process was supposed to start late last night or in the evening, confirmed Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas to the public radio LRT on Thursday. We can all see that mobilization is being planned in Russia. Kaunas also claims that one of the reasons for deploying the company is the risk of possible Russian mobilization. #Litva #Kaliningrad #bezpečnost (translated)
Lithuania is sending soldiers to help guard the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said on Thursday. Kaunas told the national broadcaster LRT that the plan is to send up to 100 soldiers to monitor the border until October 16. #Leedu #Kaliningrad #piirivalve (translated)
