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Lucas – big and bad news for the BalticsLucas – big and bad news for the Baltics
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  • Opinion

Lucas – big and bad news for the Baltics

With the Donald Trump victory in the US presidential elections, the Baltic States can await uneasy times warns Edward Lucas,…

8 years ago
Riga Conference 2016 – a reflectionRiga Conference 2016 – a reflection

Riga Conference 2016 – a reflection

Every year Latvia hosts what is called The Riga Conference. This year was no different. Held in the National Library…

8 years ago
NATO Forces in Baltic States: numerous but disjointedNATO Forces in Baltic States: numerous but disjointed
  • Defence
  • Opinion

NATO Forces in Baltic States: numerous but disjointed

As the Baltic States continue to confront Russian air and naval power in the Baltic Sea, two small missile ships,…

8 years ago
The unspoken about the European Union ArmyThe unspoken about the European Union Army
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The unspoken about the European Union Army

In his annual speech “State of the Union” at the European Parliament, the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker avoided naming…

8 years ago
Lithuania ratifies protocol on Montenegro’s accession to NATOLithuania ratifies protocol on Montenegro’s accession to NATO
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Lithuania ratifies protocol on Montenegro’s accession to NATO

The Lithuanian parliament ratified on November 3 a protocol on Montenegro's accession to NATO. [...]

8 years ago
Deterrence is key – Stoltenberg tells Baltic statesDeterrence is key – Stoltenberg tells Baltic states
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Deterrence is key – Stoltenberg tells Baltic states

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday assured the Baltic states that the most important thing for the Alliance was…

8 years ago
NATO battalion in Lithuania to have tanks, IFVsNATO battalion in Lithuania to have tanks, IFVs
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NATO battalion in Lithuania to have tanks, IFVs

NATO's multinational battalion to be deployed to Lithuania next year will have both tanks and infantry combat vehicles, Defence Minister…

8 years ago
NATO confirms two Russian warships have entered Baltic SeaNATO confirms two Russian warships have entered Baltic Sea
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NATO confirms two Russian warships have entered Baltic Sea

Two Russian warships have recently entered the Baltic Sea, NATO confirmed on Wednesday. [...]

8 years ago
Russia demonstrates aggression against European capitals – PresidentRussia demonstrates aggression against European capitals – President
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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,…

8 years ago
DefMin declines comment on reports of Iskander being moved to KaliningradDefMin declines comment on reports of Iskander being moved to Kaliningrad
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DefMin declines comment on reports of Iskander being moved to Kaliningrad

The Lithuanian Defenče Ministry declined on Friday to comment on Estonian media reports that Russia is transporting Iskander missiles to…

8 years ago
Brzezinski: Obama should warn Russia against intrusion of Baltic statesBrzezinski: Obama should warn Russia against intrusion of Baltic states
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Brzezinski: Obama should warn Russia against intrusion of Baltic states

Zbigniew Brzezinski, former US presidential adviser on national security, has urged the outgoing administration of Barack Obama to warn Russia…

9 years ago
Basir, Lithuanian-speaking Afghan refugee, accepts job offer from MEPBasir, Lithuanian-speaking Afghan refugee, accepts job offer from MEP
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Basir, Lithuanian-speaking Afghan refugee, accepts job offer from MEP

Abdul Basir Youssuf, the Afghani NATO interpreter who had worked with Lithuanian soldiers in Ghor province and was granted asylum…

9 years ago
What does Russian withdrawal from Syria mean for Baltics and Lithuania?What does Russian withdrawal from Syria mean for Baltics and Lithuania?
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  • Opinion

What does Russian withdrawal from Syria mean for Baltics and Lithuania?

Russia's decision to withdraw the majority of its forces from Syria, announced on Monday by Vladimir Putin, has analysts questioning…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania’s defence spending nearing 2% of GDP – PM

Lithuania is rapidly approaching its commitment to spend 2 percent of its GDP on defence, said Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius.…

9 years ago
Lithuania to send additional troops to Afghanistan and MaliLithuania to send additional troops to Afghanistan and Mali
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Lithuania to send additional troops to Afghanistan and Mali

Lithuania will send six additional military police officers to NATO's mission in Afghanistan and a water purification unit and staff…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Quiet skies over Baltic for NATO jets in 2016

The beginning of the year 2016 remains calm for NATO air-policing jets guarding the Baltic skies – they again were…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Russia could occupy all Baltic States within three days – US analysts

If Russian tanks and troops invaded the Baltic States, NATO forces would be overrun in just under three days, according…

9 years ago
  • Opinion

Poland and EU at odds: an uncomfortable position for Baltic States

The return to power of the PiS, the self-proclaimed Law and Justice Party, in Poland has become a real headache…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Top NATO general and Lithuanian army leadership to discuss security situation

A top NATO general will come to Vilnius on Tuesday and is scheduled to meet with the Lithuanian army leadership…

10 years ago