State Security Department
Politics

Proposals to outlaw disinformation ‘reminiscent of Soviet era’

Critics say that the Lithuanian intelligence body’s proposals to make spreading disinformation a criminal offence in order “to step up information security” are reminiscent of the Soviet times and may lead to restrictions on the freedom of expression. […]

Artūras Paulauskas
Defence

‘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 Lithuania, says the chairman of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence, Artūras Paulauskas. […]

Artūras Paulauskas
Defence

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 Brigade Iron Wolf would be supplemented with a logistics battalion, while the Motorised Infantry Brigade, with a motorised infantry battalion and an artillery battalion. The changes were proposed, according to Paulauskas, in response to the geopolitical situation, threats to national security and the necessity to boost Lithuania’s defensive capabilities. […]

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Defence

No safe haven for Ukraine separatists in Lithuania

While Lithuania‘s political leadership vehemently supports Ukrainian statehood and territorial integrity, there are residents in the country who support separatists in Ukraine and even fight on their side. One such person has recently had his residency permit revoked. […]

Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the National Security and Defence Committee
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 State Security Department, the Lithuanian Police Anti-Terrorist Operations Unit, Aras, and the State Border Guard Service. The committee requests to designate 14.4 million euro to these institutions in next year’s budget. […]