World Oct 23 President of Lithuania says Russian military planes violated country’s airspace By Associated Press
World Jul 31 Lithuania’s prime minister steps down after investigations into his business dealings Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has stepped down following investigations into his business dealings. By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press
Nation Apr 01 Crews recover body of 4th U.S. soldier killed after training accident in Lithuania The final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, ending a massive weeklong search for the four service members whose armored vehicle was pulled from a swampy training area. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Nation Mar 26 4 American soldiers killed while training in Lithuania, NATO leader says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have died, but that he does not yet know the details. By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press
World Oct 13 Lithuania begins parliamentary election as many voters look for change despite strong economy Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press
May 12 Lithuania holds presidential election as concerns rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine By Associated Press Lithuanians are casting votes in a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears about Moscow’s intentions, particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. Continue reading
Jan 10 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy begins visit to Baltic nations, seeking aid from allies against Russia’s invasion By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press On his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said the trip to the Baltic countries would focus on security concerns, Ukraine's hopes to join the European Union and NATO, and building partnerships in drone production and electronic warfare capacities. Continue reading
Sep 11 Lithuania to issue special passports to Belarus citizens staying legally in the Baltic country By Associated Press Minsk has announced that it will no longer issue passports to citizens permanently residing abroad in a move considered as a blow to the Belarusian emigrant communities. Continue reading
Aug 28 Poland, Baltic states warn they could seal borders with Belarus if military, migrant tensions grow By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press NATO members Poland and the Baltic states say they will seal off their borders with Russia's ally Belarus if there are any military incidents or a massive migrant push by Minsk. Continue reading
Aug 07 Belarus begins military drills near its border with Poland, Lithuania as tensions rise By Associated Press Both Poland and Lithuania have increased border security since thousands of Wagner fighters arrived in Belarus under a deal that ended their armed rebellion in late June and allowed them and their leader to avoid criminal charges. Continue reading