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Russia blocked attempt to ensure justice for MH17 victim families, Lithuanian diplomat says

By vetoing on Wednesday a UN Security Council resolution on setting up a tribunal for those responsible for the Malaysian plane MH17 tragedy, Russia blocked the way for ensuring justice for the families of the victims, Dainius Baublys, a minister counselor at Lithuania’s Permanent Mission to the UN, says. […]

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Lithuanian foreign minister rejects predecessor’s criticism about Ukraine as “populism”

Lithuania’s Social Democratic Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has rejected criticism levied on him by his concervative predecessor Audronius Ažubalis, who said that during its presidency in the UN Security Council Lithuania failed to initiate an appeal to the International Court of Justice over Russia‘s annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea. […]

A bit of Hollywood glamour with Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius and actress Ruta Lee
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Lithuanian Consulate General feted in Ronald Reagan Library in California

The memory of former American President Ronald Reagan loomed large over the ceremony celebrating Lithuania’s opening of a Consulate General that was feted on Monday, 1 June 2015. Hosted by John Heubush, the director of the Ronald Reagan Library, the celebration took place in the presence of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Linas Linkevičius, and the Lithuanian Ambassador to the USA, Žygimantas Pavilionis, a large number of diplomatic representatives, dignitaries and friends of Lithuania, including the former movie star Ruta Lee and Albinas Markevicius. […]

Linas Linkevičius at UN Security Council
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UN Security Council adopts Lithuania-initiated resolution on journalist protection

The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution initiated by Lithuania on the protection of journalists in conflict situations. […]

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How Lithuania can irritate Russia into retreat

Lithuania is in a perfect position to irritate Russia enough to force Moscow out its current misinformation offensive into the defensive, says J. Michael Waller, an American expert on information warfare. In an interview with DELFI, he shares some tips how even a country as small as Lithuania could push Russia’s buttons. […]

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Lithuania to preside over UN Security Council meeting on Mediterranean crisis

Lithuania will Monday preside over the meeting of the United Nations (UN) Security Council on the crisis in the Mediterranean Sea, where thousands of migrants have perished while trying to cross from North Africa to Europe. […]