Military Russia's vessels
Defence

Russia demonstrates aggression against European capitals – President

An intensifying demonstration of Russia’s military power in the region poses a threat to security not only in the region, but also in the whole of Europe, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said on Wednesday. […]

Minister of Finance Rasa Budbergytė
Defence

Opposition criticizes draft 2017 budget as ‘semi-finished product’

Lithuania’s opposition lawmakers say that next year’s budget drafted by the outgoing government is “a semi-finished product” that should not be taken seriously. […]

Juozas Olekas
Defence

Government to mull National Security Strategy

Lithuania’s government will Wednesday discuss the updated draft National Security Strategy. […]

Cyber attack simulation
Defence

5% of hacker attacks threaten Lithuania’s national security

Lithuania’s state institutions are subjected to thousands of attempted cyber attacks on a daily basis, including hundreds constituting a medium threat and at least 5 percent constituting a serious threat, says Rimtautas Černiauskas, director of the National Cyber Security Center. […]