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The impact of Panama Papers in Eastern Europe – and rest of the world
On April 3, the Panama Papers hit media outlets around the world, and the fallout was swift. […]
United States
Economy
Lithuania sends first meat exports to US
Lithuania has sent its first shipment of meat products to the United States, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said on Tuesday. […]
CORPORATE
Falling dollar hits Lithuanian exports
The strengthening of the euro against the US dollar is already negatively affecting Lithuania‘s exports. The higher euro exchange to the US dollar negatively affects Lithuania‘s exports as Lithuanian goods become more expensive and less […]
Opinion
Opinion
Foreign affairs
Poll: How would a Trump presidency affect Baltic States’ security?
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has made many controversial statements during his campaign, but one that made Europe and the Baltic States sit up and listen concerned NATO and the United States‘ security assurances to its European allies. […]
Foreign affairs
Trumps comments on NATO ‘fit Russia’s doctrine’ – Lithuania’s foreign minister
Recent statements by Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the US presidential race, to the effect that NATO is a relic from the Cold War resonates with Russia‘s doctrine that the Alliance is obsolete, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius said on Tuesday morning. […]
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Opinion
CORPORATE
US moving from talk to action – Lithuanian military expert
The United States decision to deploy an additional armoured brigade to Eastern Europe illustrates the change in US policy in the region and a move from talk to action, said Lithuanian military analyst Deividas Šlekys on Žinių Radijas. […]
Defence
US to deploy new armoured brigade to Eastern Europe
The United States will increase its military presence in Eastern Europe by deploying an additional armoured brigade in the area to deter Russian aggression. […]
Foreign affairs
Trump says NATO may have outlived its usefulness
Real estate mogul Donald Trump, the potential nominee of the Republican Party in the United States‘ presidential election, has said that NATO might have outlived its usefulness. […]
Opinion
The ulterior motive behind Russia’s partial Syria withdrawal
With great fanfare and “surprise” Russia once again seemingly out-maneuvered Western leadership in Syria. While much ink has been spilled debating whether President Vladimir Putin is executing a sound strategy—or is merely a tactical opportunist—it is clear that he has achieved his primary strategic goal: making Russia geopolitically relevant again and forcing the West to begrudgingly accept that it must take into account Russian interests. But there is an ulterior motive to Putin’s partial withdrawal. […]
Defence
Lithuania to get more US troops – US General
The US will send more troops to Lithuania as it starts it preparations to step up its presence and capabilities in Europe, said United States Army Europe Commander Lieutenant General Ben Hodges. […]
Opinion
Spinning Russia’s Syria exit
Russian television has thrived for months on a diet of victories in Syria. Now that the time has come to spin the news of a withdrawal, the argument is being deployed that it is best to avoid a second Afghanistan. Better still, the exit is being presented as another case of Russia outsmarting the United States. […]
CORPORATE
US looks to tip balance of military power in Baltics
Russia‘s intensifying military activities have forced NATO to respond in kind, with the Alliance saying it will conduct more military exercises in Europe, and the United States promising to deploy far more equipment and forces in Europe. In 2017, Washington is setting aside $3.4 billion for Europe’s defence, but this might turn out to be just the tip of the iceberg. […]
Society
Belgian national loses appeal against extradition to US
The Lithuanian Court of Appeals has rejected the appeal of Belgian citizen Ibrahim Ahmadoun who is fighting extradition to the United States. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian-descent Senator accompanies Obama on historic visit to Cuba
Lithuanian-descent US Senator Dick Durbin is accompanying President Barack Obama and his family on their historic visit to Cuba. […]
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Trump’s attack ad draws ire from Moscow
A campaign video by US presidential candidate Donald Trump has elicited comment from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ad, attacking Trump’s presumptive opponent Hillary Clinton and featuring Putin performing a martial arts move, is a “demonization of Russia“, according to a statement from the Kremlin. […]
European Union
Brexit would weaken NATO in facing up to Russia in Europe, says top US general
The head of the US army in Europe has told the BBC that Britain exiting from the European Union could lead to an unravelling of the EU, weakening NATO at a time when it need to face up to Russia. […]