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  • Central/Eastern Europe

Lithuanian-Ukrainian relationship: most important to know the Ukrainians‘ plan

This is the first visit by this Ukrainian head of state in Lithuania and the first bilateral meeting with Lithuanian…

5 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Three Russian diplomats expelled: is Lithuania being modest?

Yesterday Lithuania expelled three Russian diplomats, or rather covert operatives working under the cover of diplomatic service. Last week's statements…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Latvia seeking to maintain electricity connections to Russia even after synchronisation?

The exceptional activity of Latvian politicians concerning Belarus may become an impediment in the project of synchronisation with continental Europe,…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Latvian PM’s visit in Belarus may affect Lithuania’s Klaipeda port – political scientist

The Latvian prime minister's visit in Belarus may consolidate Latvia's chances of getting the biggest share of Belarusian freight at…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Certain political powers in Lithuania are playing and will continue to play the Russian card

Can the coming year bring change to the EU and Lithuanian relations with Moscow? Are we right to say that…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Saakashvili’s words about Belarus annexation ungrounded – Lithuanian political scientists

The warnings made by Georgia's former president Mikheil Saakashvili during a visit in Lithuania on Tuesday about Russia's readiness to…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Dialogue with Russia – what may have to be sacrificed?

Based on Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU TSPMI) lecturer Laurynas Jonavičius attempts to initiate political…

8 years ago
  • Opinion

Lithuanian view: What to expect from Russia in 2017?

2017 could be the year of Russia’s return – the signs of this were discussed in a Tuesday afternoon discussion…

8 years ago
  • Opinion

Opinion: War as a chance for Ukraine to become a normal state

Ukraine’s social order, characterized by limited access, has been an obstacle in the country’s attempts to create democracy and market…

10 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Can new ambassador save Lithuanian-Russian relations?

The Lithuanian president has called Russia a terrorist-like state. This will undoubtedly be a burden to Lithuania's new ambassador to…

10 years ago