April 2026 - the Lithuania Tribune

Sinkevičius – about the conversation with Sinkevičius and trust in Skvernelis word: “I had a lot of different thoughts”

April 15, 2026 lrytas.lt 0

55 questions in 26 minutes – this is the pace at which MEP Virginijus Sinkevičius, who became the interim chairman of the Democratic Union Vardan Lietuvos a few days ago, is now forced to communicate […]

Hands off Ukraine. Vilnius on 25 February 2022. Photo Ruslanas Iržikevičius

Between safety and distance: how Ukrainians experience life in Lithuania

April 3, 2026 Dainius Genys and Dmytro Mamaiev 0

Lithuania’s response to Ukrainians fleeing war has often been described in the language of solidarity, generosity and moral duty. Public debate has focused on swift institutional action, civic support, and the rapid organisation of aid. […]

Learning to count and work out the deficit, but planners still lack strategic thinking

October 28, 2026 0

On the 100th day of the current government’s work, the most important draft law for next year was submitted to the Seimas- the state budget. But even before this round number was reached, not only […]

2 missiles – and there is no Lithuania: a myth busted

October 13, 2026 0

“Lithuania, in the event of an attack, would not hold out for long” – similar assessments have repeatedly circulated in the public sphere, especially after Russia launched a large-scale war against Ukraine, was stated on […]

A drawn attack or a flock of birds?

September 16, 2026 0

Early Sunday morning, some residents of the Varėna district woke up to an unusual sound. Air Force radar near Varėna recorded a marker moving toward the Kaliningrad region, likely a drone flying from Belarus. No […]

In the face of a threat, the search for an antidote to war: can we recognise Russia as part of Europe?

August 12, 2026 0

Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas stated that Russia is considering possible provocations in the Baltic region. According to the participants of the Lietuva Tiesiogiai programme on Lietuvos Rytas TV, this is not a new […]

India’s Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships

August 12, 2026 0

Growing competition in outer space provides India with a unique opportunity to shape a narrative in which collaboration, rather than confrontation, drives space exploration. Recognised as a trustworthy and cost-effective spacefaring nation, India is now […]

Grybauskaitė speaks frankly about Merkel’s words and the meeting with Putin: “Either you kneel, or you are the enemy”

July 27, 2026 0

Former President Dalia Grybauskaitė spoke candidly to Polish broadcaster TVP World about the West’s years of appeasement of Russia. In the interview, Grybauskaitė recalled meetings with world leaders, rejected warnings and open ultimatums from Vladimir […]