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Statements about Russians landing in Lithuania were ‘hypothetical’, MP saysStatements about Russians landing in Lithuania were ‘hypothetical’, MP says
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Statements about Russians landing in Lithuania were ‘hypothetical’, MP says

MP Artūras Paulauskas says his statements several weeks ago about a possible landing of Russian forces on the Lithuanian coast…

9 years ago
Lithuanian president refuses to comment on alleged Russian landing in JuodkrantėLithuanian president refuses to comment on alleged Russian landing in Juodkrantė
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Lithuanian president refuses to comment on alleged Russian landing in Juodkrantė

Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė has refused to comment on reports that Russians could have landed on Lithuanian territory on the…

9 years ago
Russian media calls reports of Russian troops landing on Lithuanian soil ‘ridiculous demagogy’Russian media calls reports of Russian troops landing on Lithuanian soil ‘ridiculous demagogy’
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Russian media calls reports of Russian troops landing on Lithuanian soil ‘ridiculous demagogy’

After Lithuanian MP Artūras Paulauskas suggested that Russian troops could have disembarked on Lithuanian territory in the Curonian Spit during…

9 years ago
Russian troops ‘could have landed on Lithuanian coast’Russian troops ‘could have landed on Lithuanian coast’
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Russian troops ‘could have landed on Lithuanian coast’

MP Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the parliamentary National Security and Defence Committee, suggested in an interview that Russian forces could…

9 years ago
‘Neighbouring countries still pose biggest threat to Lithuania’‘Neighbouring countries still pose biggest threat to Lithuania’
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‘Neighbouring countries still pose biggest threat to Lithuania’

Unfriendly neighbouring countries are the biggest current threat to Lithuania, said Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the Parliamentary National Security and…

9 years ago
Confidential national security report outlines threats in LithuaniaConfidential national security report outlines threats in Lithuania
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Confidential national security report outlines threats in Lithuania

On Wednesday, the State Security Department (SSD) presented a report on threats to national security to the Seimas' National Security…

9 years ago
No alarming ties between Lithuanian and Russian trade unions, committee chair saysNo alarming ties between Lithuanian and Russian trade unions, committee chair says
  • Politics

No alarming ties between Lithuanian and Russian trade unions, committee chair says

While there are some close ties between leaders of several Lithuanian trade unions and their Russian colleagues, they constitute no…

9 years ago
New proposal could allow seizures of assets of Lithuanian organized crime gangsNew proposal could allow seizures of assets of Lithuanian organized crime gangs
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New proposal could allow seizures of assets of Lithuanian organized crime gangs

A proposal has been prepared in the Seimas that would allow detention or restriction of freedom for socially dangerous individuals…

9 years ago
Defence Minister’s position on conscription ‘irresponsible’, says army founderDefence Minister’s position on conscription ‘irresponsible’, says army founder
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Defence Minister’s position on conscription ‘irresponsible’, says army founder

One of the founders of the Lithuanian army has said the Defence Minister, Juozas Olekas’s position that a professional army…

9 years ago
Ex-KGB officer sets up fund to help other suspects in January 13 massacreEx-KGB officer sets up fund to help other suspects in January 13 massacre
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Ex-KGB officer sets up fund to help other suspects in January 13 massacre

Former KGB officer Mikhail Golovatov, who is a suspect in the January 13, 1991, massacre in Lithuania, has set up…

9 years ago
‘Russia using Syria as testing ground for its military’‘Russia using Syria as testing ground for its military’
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‘Russia using Syria as testing ground for its military’

Russia is using the conflict in Syria as a testing ground for its military, which represents a growing danger for…

9 years ago
Russian propaganda creates ‘parallel reality’ for Lithuania’s ethnic minoritiesRussian propaganda creates ‘parallel reality’ for Lithuania’s ethnic minorities
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Russian propaganda creates ‘parallel reality’ for Lithuania’s ethnic minorities

The State Security Department (VSD) of Lithuania, which is in charge of monitoring and dealing with national security threats, presented…

9 years ago
Russia using ‘illegal schemes’ to fund propaganda in Lithuania, MP saysRussia using ‘illegal schemes’ to fund propaganda in Lithuania, MP says
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Russia using ‘illegal schemes’ to fund propaganda in Lithuania, MP says

After hearing a report from the State Security Department (VSD) about how Russia disseminates propaganda in Lithuania, MP Artūras Paulauskas,…

9 years ago
MP submits proposal to expand Lithuania’s armed forcesMP submits proposal to expand Lithuania’s armed forces
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MP submits proposal to expand Lithuania’s armed forces

Chairman of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence Artūras Paulauskas has suggested that in 2021 the Mechanised Infantry…

9 years ago
Parliamentary committee chair: Lithuania might have to join ground operation against ISISParliamentary committee chair: Lithuania might have to join ground operation against ISIS
  • Foreign affairs

Parliamentary committee chair: Lithuania might have to join ground operation against ISIS

Artūras Paulauskas, the head of the National Security and Defence Committee in the Lithuanian parliament, has said to the Žinių…

9 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian institutions demand extra funding to address terrorism threats

Reacting to the terrorist attacks in France, Lithuania's Parliamentary National Security and Defence Committee has requested additional funding for the…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania to extend conscription

MP Artūras Paulauskas, head of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence, says that parliamentary groups of Lithuania have…

9 years ago
  • Politics

State Security Department to undergo structural reform

A structural reform plan for the State Security Department will be presented to the members of the parliamentary National Security…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Parliamentary panel says nothing shady about Lithuania’s AFV purchase

All procedures of buying about 100 armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) are conducted in line with the law and in transparent…

9 years ago
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Lithuanian parliament’s defence committee to hear about acquisition of AFVs

On Wednesday, the Lithuanian Parliament's Committee on National Security and Defence will be briefed about the purchase process of armoured…

10 years ago