Inesa Nugariene, Author at the Lithuania Tribune

Priests Vladimir Selyavko, Vitalius Motskus, Vitalis Dauparas, Gintaras Sungaila and Georgy Ananyev. Photo @ Evelina Paulavičienė

Lithuanian authorities and the Ecumenical Patriarch: another example of a joint response to the war in Ukraine

March 20, 2023 Inesa Nugariene 0

It was not so long ago, just on February 17th, that the Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate announced the reinstatement and acceptance of former clerics of the Lithuanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the Moscow Patriarchate. However, […]

Strengthening the position of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Baltic States – a guarantee of the solidity of an independent European outpost?

March 13, 2023 Inesa Nugariene 0

In the religious space of the Baltic States, things are finally beginning to change in what used to be known as “occupation”. Historical justice and truth are ceasing to be beaten with Moscow’s dirty whips. […]

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 […]