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Chancellor Merkel and President Obama discuss Ukrainian situation as fewer options remain to resolve crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited United States President Barack Obama in the White House on Monday. The visit, which had been planned for some time, saw both leaders discuss a wide array of trade and security issues. The recent developments in Ukraine, with Russia destabilizing the country, dominated a large part of the talks and the hour-long joint press conference that followed. The press conference was attended by Vice-President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry and UN Ambassador Susan Rice. […]

Linas Linkevičius
European Union

EU postpones new Russia sanctions at Ukraine’s request

The European Union on Monday postponed the implementation of new sanctions against representatives of the Russian government and separatists in response to Ukraine‘s request, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius said. […]

Juozas Olekas
Defence

Lithuania negotiating artillery system deal with Germany

Lithuania and Germany are negotiating a deal on the purchase of artillery systems, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence said on Monday, adding that he was due to discuss the issue with his German counterpart next week. […]

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Politics

Lithuanian government supports online voting

Lithuania’s government on Monday approved the bid to allow online voting. […]

Antano Gedrimo nuotr.
Defence

Italian fighter-jets to stay in Lithuania longer for Baltic air policing mission

Italy, which is serving its first shift in NATO‘s Baltic air policing mission, will leave its fighter-jets in Lithuania longer than planned, while Belgium and Portugal will this year send their troops for training, Lithuanian Defence Minister Juozas Olekas said. […]