Vilnius, Lithuania
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Lithuania closed Vilnius airport, scrambled NATO jets due to suspected drone - Reuters
Lithuania closed Vilnius airport, scrambled NATO jets due to suspected drone Reuters
October 3, 2026Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
October 1, 2026Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
September 22, 2026Drone shot down in Lithuania was likely aimed at Ukraine, Lithuanian president says - Reuters
Drone shot down in Lithuania was likely aimed at Ukraine, Lithuanian president says Reuters
September 16, 2026Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
September 15, 2026Lithuania says drone sighting turns out to be flock of birds, after NATO summons jets - reuters.com
Lithuania says drone sighting turns out to be flock of birds, after NATO summons jets reuters.com
September 13, 2026Kremlin warns Lithuania against hosting Western nuclear weapons - Reuters
Kremlin warns Lithuania against hosting Western nuclear weapons Reuters
September 11, 2026Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert
Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.
May 20, 2026US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports - Reuters
US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports Reuters
May 1, 2026Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say - Reuters
Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say Reuters
April 27, 2026Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
March 30, 2026Belarus releases 250 prisoners, US agrees sanctions relief, Vilnius embassy says - Reuters
Belarus releases 250 prisoners, US agrees sanctions relief, Vilnius embassy says Reuters
March 19, 2026European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership - Reuters
European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership Reuters
March 3, 2026