So, in Lithuania, the attempt to set Starlink equipment on fire has just been stopped. It’s the 3rd attempt to sabotage Starlink terminals in Europe in a month : it already happened in Bulgaria this Wednesday, and in Poland in late September . Russia is behind the sabotages ,
Russian acts of sabotage in Europe: an attempt to set fire to Starlink equipment in Lithuania, drone threats in Lithuania and Latvia, and a new incident at Leipzig Airport in Germany. Last night, unidentified individuals attempted to set fire to a facility in Lithuania where Starlink equipment is stored. (translated)
My EFE story with help from Berlin: A drone triggers alerts in Lithuania and Latvia and crashes in Lithuanian territory https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/un-dron-provoca-alertas-en-lituania-y-letonia-y-se-estrella-en-territorio-lituano/92234128
Tusk warned of a serious escalation in Russia's hybrid war. He relies on information from the special services of Ukraine, Poland, and allies. This gives reason to expect "an escalation even before Christmas." "Lithuania is also expecting some serious provocation," Tusk added. (translated)
The author said they had spoken with Lithuanian counterpart Kęstutis Budrys about security in the Black Sea. They said Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continued to worsen the security situation and expressed gratitude for Lithuania’s solidarity over incidents affecting civilian maritime navigation. https://t.co/Dy7dZos5P7 #BlackSea #Ukraine #Lithuania #LT #RU #UA
The author described the visit as a first of its kind, saying mayors and local leaders from 13 Lithuanian municipalities travelled across Ukraine, from Kyiv and Chernihiv to Poltava and Kharkiv, just kilometres from the frontline. They said the delegation went to see how Ukrainian cities continued operating under fire and to bring practical lessons home. https://t.co/qcIhRrXxak #Lithuania #Ukraine #Leadership #LT #UA
Katelyna appealed to Kaunas for the extension of enhanced border protection in the Kaliningrad region. #BorderSecurity #Lithuania #MilitaryDeployment (translated)
Political consultations between the deputy foreign ministers of Lithuania and Kazakhstan took place in Astana, the post said. It reported that the talks covered bilateral cooperation, economic relations, trade and international developments, including Russia’s war against Ukraine and Lithuania’s continued support for Ukraine. https://t.co/vrgak6Pk1V #Diplomacy #Lithuania #Kazakhstan #LT #KZ #UA #RU
Ledarsidorna.se criticized Magdalena Andersson's objections to the Swedish Prime Minister's security policy focus on Sweden's neighborhood and the Baltic Sea. The writer described the criticism as an echo of Sten Andersson's and Pierre Schori's time and claimed that the ideas were still deeply rooted in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The writer believed that a less vigilant stance would betray Alexander Stubb and the foreign ministries of Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland. As a Finnish Swede, the writer stated that they were well aware of what Russia represented and claimed that the Social Democrats and Magdalena Andersson did not reflect the Finnish and Finnish Swedish view on security policy in their spontaneous comments to Politico. The writer called for more Finnish and Finnish Swedish determination and warned that otherwise, Sweden could again become subordinate to Kremlin. #svpol #sverige #säkerhetspolitik #finlandssvensk (translated)
The author wrote that antisemitic threats were rising across Europe and said volunteers in Lithuania were being left to guard synagogues without clear safety guidance. They said they supported the community’s call for prevention as well as response, and urged governments to act before it was too late. https://t.co/HMcMQau1fk #Antisemitism #Europe #Safety #LT #EU
The author claimed that Austria’s foreign minister, Spindlegger, personally went to secure the release of KGB colonel Golovatov, whom the author said had been convicted of killing 13 Lithuanians. The author wrote that Golovatov was released after being detained while on Interpol’s red list and taken to an awaiting Russian plane. #Österreich #Diplomatie #KGB #AT #LT #RU
The initiative's author, Lithuanian MEP Rasa Juknevičienė, argues that the Kremlin uses these so-called “Russian Houses” not only to promote Russian culture but also as tools of political influence and information operations. #РускиДомове #АнтирускиСанкции #ХибридноВлияние (translated)
My EFE story: Lithuania sends troops to its border with Kaliningrad amid fears of an influx of Russian refugees https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/lituania-env%c3%ada-tropas-a-frontera-con-kaliningrado-por-temor-a-entrada-de-refugiados-rusos/92186077
The post claimed that the US had pressured several countries to withdraw their sponsorship of #Disinfo2026, described as a leading European conference on disinformation, and said Canada, Lithuania and the EU’s diplomatic service were the only ones that subsequently agreed to do so. https://t.co/PStc15aMCC #Desinformación #Conferencia #PolíticaExterior #US #CA #LT #EU
For her part, the Minister of Social Security and Labor Inga Ruginienė announced that next year the average retirement pension in Lithuania will increase by 10.4%, and for those with the necessary working experience – by 10.9%. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
The chairman of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, proposes not to implement a general reduction in excise duty due to high fuel prices, but to direct support to those most affected by increased costs. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
Energy Minister Lukas Savickas states that by requiring gas stations to inform the Lithuanian Energy Agency (LEA) in real time about price changes, it would be easier for consumers to compare fuel prices and make choices. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas also emphasized the need to improve the child and youth protection system and the proper examination of reports of potential abuse. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
Long-time parliamentary conservative Agnė Bilotaitė announced her resignation from the Seimas, and the Government announced a 10% increase in pensions and a possible punishment for the soldier who shot the smuggler. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
The author wrote that Lithuania had experienced another drone incident and that four drones had struck the ground and exploded in Moldova. They argued that Russia was using such incidents, which they said occurred almost daily, to gradually accustom and desensitize Western public opinion. https://t.co/70LIdgNiif #Lithuania #Moldova #Russia #LT #MD #RU (translated)
