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Lt. Silje Johansen Willassen
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Commander of Norwegian tank platoon knows what she would do if she saw Russian tanks in Lithuania

June 2, 2017 Vaidas Saldziunas 0

Reis opp, Tiden er inne! (Norwegian: “Get up, the time is now!”). Lt. Silje Johansen Willassen would use this slogan to motivate her 15 soldiers from the mechanized infantry company before battle, which is deployed […]

Lithuanian solders on alert
Defence

Lithuanian Armed Forces cancels increased level of readiness

December 13, 2014 Lithuania Tribune 0

The Lithuanian military has cancelled higher level of readiness in its units on duty, the Rapid Response Force and some peacetime operations units, which was increased on 7 December. […]

Chief of Defence of Lithuania Major General Jonas Vytautas Žukas
Defence

Baltic battalion to join NATO rapid response force in 2016

November 9, 2014 BNS 0

The chiefs of defence of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to send a joint battalion of around 1,000 troops for standby to join NATO’s rapid response force in 2016. […]

Defence

Lithuania starts forming rapid response force

November 3, 2014 ELTA EN 0

On 1 November the formation of the Lithuanian military rapid response force began. […]

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Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence
Latest

DefMin: if the coalition is unable to make decisions, the question arises as to what its purpose is

February 26, 2026 0

With the ruling coalition partner Nemuno Aušra not yet promising its support, Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas says there will be enough votes in the Seimas to decide on the establishment of the Kapčiamiestis […]

Lithuanian and Finnish Flags at 100 Years of Finnish Independence  in Vilnius Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Defence

Former US general assesses scandalous simulation: Lithuania must follow Finland’s path

February 26, 2026 0

According to lrytas article, former Commander of US Land Forces in Europe Ben Hodges responded to a war game scenario published by German daily Die Welt, in which Russia launches a successful attack in the […]

Seimas
Politics

Who will “digest” it, and whose fate may hang in the balance: expert predictions following STT searches

February 13, 2026 0

In a pre-trial investigation into possible corruption at the State Plant Service, Seimas members Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius have been summoned for questioning as special witnesses, according to Roberta Salynė, who states this in lrytas […]

Foreign affairs

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement — A Win-Win Deal

February 6, 2026 0

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union marks more than an economic breakthrough. It represents a strategic step forward at a time of global uncertainty, shifting trade patterns and […]

European Union

India- EU Strategic Partnership

January 20, 2026 0

India and the EU have been strategic partners for over two decades, since 2004. The EU has also emerged as a top trading (Euro 120-135 bn) and investment partner for India. The relationship and institutional […]

Politics

Nausėda’s decline and Skvernelis’ rise to stardom: eloquent ratings send a clear message

January 15, 2026 0

The latest ratings of politicians and political parties, released on Friday, must have raised eyebrows among a significant portion of the ruling class, including the country’s top leaders, Agnė Liubertaitė states in lrytas.lt. A poll […]

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