Lithuania expressed a protest to Russia regarding hybrid attacks against European states and military actions in Ukraine, emphasizing that the consequences of such aggressions harm the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic community. (translated)
The leader of the Belarusian opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, claims that Russia, taking advantage of Belarusian territory, poses a threat to NATO countries by provoking hybrid attacks and building military infrastructure. (translated)
The Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas states that NATO must be able to effectively respond to Russia's threats, as this state will not change and will continue to terrorize Europe. (translated)
„Aptariame atakas Leipcige. Taip pat akivaizdu, kad jos turi visus valstybės remiamo terorizmo požymius. Kyla klausimas, ką dėl to darysime. Jau iškvietėme Rusijos ambasadorių“
Possible hybrid attacks by the Kremlin of Russia against European Union member states, especially the Baltic states, may aim to weaken support for Ukraine and provoke societies to demand government decisions to stop aid to Kyiv, says Andriy Kovalenko, spokesman for the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. (translated)
This week, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, made an unusual visit to Moscow, where he warned Russia not to attempt to attack NATO member states, increasing concerns about a possible military test against the alliance. (translated)
Polish diplomat Michal Miarka emphasized that Russia's aggression in Ukraine poses a serious threat to neighboring countries, as recent recorded airspace violations in Poland, Romania, and Latvia indicate an increased military risk. (translated)
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda strongly criticizes the Church for the pedophilia scandal, stating that it should be interested in transparency and restoring trust, as recent allegations against a priest for sexual crimes against minors cast a shadow over both the state and the Church. (translated)
The US national debt has reached a record sum of 40 trillion dollars, and financial experts warn that with current trends it could reach 50 trillion dollars in six years, posing a threat to the country's economy and future. (translated)
The national debt of the United States has first exceeded 40 trillion dollars as the pace of borrowing has surged due to obligations for social security and health care, inflation, and the war in the Middle East, while experts warn of a potentially unfavorable economic future. (translated)
The world is entering a new arms race in nuclear weapons as arms control treaties expire, and countries that previously rejected the development of nuclear arsenals are beginning to reconsider their positions, especially after the expiration of the New Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty between the U.S. and Russia, while at the same time China and North Korea are rapidly increasing their nuclear capabilities, raising new risks and questions about global security architecture. (translated)
President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that sexual crimes committed by priests against children are crimes against humanity, demanding action and prevention from both the Church and the state, while prayers alone are insufficient. (translated)
After the pedophilia scandal involving priests in Lithuania, President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the Church and the state must actively collaborate in prevention and investigations, noting that the actions of priests are considered crimes against humanity and require not only prayers but also concrete actions. (translated)
Ilma Skuodienė, the director of the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service, states that in the criminal case where a priest is accused of sexual crimes against minors, the victims are already adults, and the case consists of 34 crime episodes committed over 23 years. (translated)
"The Daily Telegraph" reports that Russia is establishing secret drone bases near the borders of Belarus and Ukraine, from which NATO states, including Warsaw, can be reached, and that some of these bases have already been used for attacks against Ukraine, prompting European and U.S. intelligence to prepare for potential provocations on Polish territory. (translated)
The construction of new drone launch bases in the Smolensk region of Russia poses a serious threat to the Baltic States, including Vilnius, as modernized drones can reach the capitals of NATO countries, with preparations being made to launch hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles simultaneously. (translated)
Russia, based on intelligence analysis, is expanding its drone launch bases, allowing for faster and more efficient air strikes against Ukraine and posing a threat to NATO countries, including possible strikes on European countries such as Warsaw, due to the capabilities of the new reactive drones "Geran-4" and "Geran-5." (translated)
A warning signal is raised for the Baltic states and Poland regarding possible intensified Russian attacks that could be related to hybrid warfare operations, warned a European intelligence official, while the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency informed regional states about such a threat, although there are no signs of a planned conventional military attack. (translated)
„Valstybės pozicija čia turi būti visiškai aiški: seksualiniam smurtui prieš vaikus nėra ir negali būti jokios tolerancijos. Nėra pareigų, autoriteto, institucijos ar statuso, kurie galėtų tapti apsauga nuo atsakomybės“
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius emphasized that there is and can be no tolerance for sexual violence against children, and the state must ensure that all possible crimes are revealed, while also stressing that the Church should not be broadly criticized due to the pedophilia scandal, as the majority of clergy work responsibly and honestly. (translated)
