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Russia's neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow
Lithuania is seeking to bolster its security amid growing concerns over Russia.
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Lithuania says it would pay the cost if US establishes military base
Lithuania is ready to pay the cost to set up a permanent U.S. military base if Washington should agree to establish one there, the prime minister said.
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Are Drone Incursions Europe's New Normal?
NATO suspects that Russia is behind the latest airspace violation in Lithuania.
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NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspace as Russia grows 'increasingly reckless,' Rutte says
Two Italian Eurofighter Typhoons scrambled under NATO command and downed a drone over Lithuania that officials say likely came from Belarus.
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Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that "most probably" came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
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Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen condemns 'reckless action from Russia towards Denmark's military'A Russian warship has fired two emergency flares at a…
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Lithuania briefs EU allies after drone shot down by Nato jets overnight - Europe live
Minister says discussions are ongoing on how to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank after security incidents intensify across Europe, including in Denmark…
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Lithuania prepares for war, reinforcing its border against Russian tanks
On the edge of NATO territory in the Baltics, there is growing concern about the threat Russia poses. Aaron MacLean visited the capital of Lithuania to see how…
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Lithuanian civilians, including children, training for possible Russian attacks
Lithuania is preparing citizens in case the Russia-Ukraine war spreads to their country. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has the latest.
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Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
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Lithuania warns Russia could be planning 'targeted' attacks on critical infrastructure - Europe live
Lithuania's president says Russia could be looking to escalate against one of the Baltic countries or PolandIn other news, seven Britons are among 12 foreign n…
Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'
Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation.
Geopolitics
Russia's neighbor Lithuania scraps constitutional ban on nuclear weapons. Here's why
The decision comes shortly after lawmakers in Finland voted to lift its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons.
Geopolitics
Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister
U.S. troops presently stationed in the country are now leaving as expected, but the next scheduled group is not arriving, the defense minister said.
Autos
Lithuania to buy Patria armored vehicles, eyes local industry share
A contract is expected to be signed with the Finnish producer in 2027.
Geopolitics
Trump Is Making NATO Stronger, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Says
He also said NATO allies should "take their part" in the Iran war.
Industrials
Lithuania eyes state defense holding to steer all weapons needs
Vilnius is positioning energy company EPSO-G as the backbone of Lithuania's future defense industry, involving it in partnerships with foreign vendors.
Geopolitics
Lithuania tests firearms, Swedish missiles against high-speed drones
The use of light weapons such as shotguns against drones in Ukraine has gained a lot of attention, grabbing the curiosity of some Western forces, too.
Geopolitics
Trump gets praise at UN as Lithuania's president warns Putin respects only strength
Lithuania's president supports Trump's tough Russia stance and calls for increased NATO defense spending to 5-6% of GDP starting in 2026 to deter Putin.
Industrials
Lithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line
Lithuania declared this week that it is creating a three-level defensive border intended to delay or stop enemy movement in the event of an enemy attack.
Technology
Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Commodities
Lithuania's defense minister on reading Trump, the cruelty of mines
"We are going to have mines on our territory, but they will either be Russian ... or our own, where we will know where they are," said DovilÄ - Å akalienÄ - .
Commodities
Lithuania to lay antitank mines along its borders with Belarus, Russia
The Ministry of Defense announced the decision on May 5, stressing the mines' intended effect of restricting the movements of invading forces.
Autos
Lithuania deploys dogs in search for final missing US soldier after vehicle sank in swamp
Police working dogs are now involved in the search for the final missing U.S. soldier whose armored vehicle sank in a swamp in Lithuania last week.
Autos
3 of 4 U.S. soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead, Army says
The U.S. soldiers had been at the center of a recovery mission in Lithuania for nearly a week after their armored vehicle sank in a body of water.
Macro
Lithuania buys more weapons, beckons their makers to invest locally
The Baltic nation is set to increase its military spending to between 5% and 6% of GDP from 2026 to 2030, according to a key lawmaker.
Autos
Missing U.S. soldiers' vehicle recovered from Lithuania swamp
A U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in a swamp Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search but there's no word on the four American s…
Geopolitics
4 U.S. soldiers killed during exercise in Lithuania, NATO chief says
The U.S. embassy in Lithuania's capital said the soldiers had disappeared during "scheduled tactical training" in an area near the border with Belarus.
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4 American soldiers missing from training area in Lithuania, US military says
A search is underway in Lithuania for four U.S. soldiers who went missing from a training ground during scheduled tactical training, the U.S. military said Wed…
4 US soldiers missing from training area in Lithuania
Four U.S. soldiers are missing in Lithuania and were participating in tactical training "at the time of the incident," the Army said.
