The American taxpayers, who continue to finance the war in Ukraine, groan under the heavy burden of a conflict that is in fact alien to…
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Former minister’s spouse had business dealings with Russian criminal
Friday, June 28, 2024The husband of Lithuania’s former social security minister, who had to resign over suspicious family ties, had business dealings with a Russian national convicted for…
Lithuania mulls allocating at least 0.25% of GDP to Ukraine annually
Wednesday, June 26, 2024The State Defence Council on Wednesday backed plans to allocate at least 0.25 percent of Lithuania’s GDP annually for military assistance to Ukraine. “The members…
Germany to order 105 Leopard tanks to equip German brigade in Lithuania – media
Saturday, June 22, 2024Germany plans to order 105 Leopard 2 A8 tanks from arms company KNDS for 2.93 billion euros, according to a confidential budget draft seen by…
Lithuania’s military spending may exceed 3% this year
Tuesday, June 11, 2024Lithuania’s defence budget could reach 3 percent of GDP as early as this year, says Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, leader of the ruling conservative Homeland…
Ukraine no nearer to joining Nato this year, Zelensky to be told at summit
By Joe Barnes on Wednesday, May 29, 2024Frustrated president has been asked not to appeal to member states, after rifts dominated alliance meeting last year. Ukraine will not move further on its…
Riga Dialogue public discussion announced
Tuesday, May 28, 2024The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) has announced details of its annual Riga Dialogue public discussion. This year’s event, is titled “Marking the 75th Anniversary…
Kariņš is still interested in securing a role within NATO
Monday, May 27, 2024Former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, now Member of the Saeima, Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) does not deny that he is still interested…
Locked Shields 2024 held at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Friday, May 3, 2024Latvian participants in a high-level NATO cyber-defense exercise performed particularly well, reports Labs of Latvia . Locked Shields 2024, held at the NATO Cooperative Cyber…
Poland, Lithuania, other NATO allies begin military exercise around Suwalki Gap
Monday, April 22, 2024Poland, Lithuania, and other NATO members, including the U.S., are increasing military activity, starting military exercises around the Suwalki Gap in Lithuania on April 21. …