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  • Central/Eastern Europe

Former army chief: Russia strategically “missed the target” on all points of its war plan against Ukraine

When news reached Lithuania early Friday morning that the Zaporozhe nuclear power plant in Zaporozhe, the most powerful in Europe,…

3 years ago
  • Society

Ex-chief of defense fined EUR 2,500 for drink-driving

Lithuania's former chief of defense Valdas Tutkus was on Friday found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol. [...]

7 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association accepts Tutkus’ resignation

Board of the Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association has accepted the resignation of Lieutenant General Valdas Tutkus, the country's…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Parliamentary panel says nothing shady about Lithuania’s AFV purchase

All procedures of buying about 100 armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) are conducted in line with the law and in transparent…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian parliament’s defence committee to hear about acquisition of AFVs

On Wednesday, the Lithuanian Parliament's Committee on National Security and Defence will be briefed about the purchase process of armoured…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian president: AFV purchase to be discussed by State Defence Council

The acquisition of armoured fighting vehicles will be discussed by the State Defence Council, the Lithuanian presidential office confirmed to…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Seimas speaker wants Public Procurement Office to inspect AFV purchase tender

After former chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Valdas Tutkus expressed his doubts about the transparency of the armoured fighting…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania’s defence minister: Tutkus’ influence won’t affect decision on AFV purchase

Lithuania's Defence Minister Juozas Olekas has denied statements made by director of the Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association, Lieutenant…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania’s defence industry association head resigns over German AFV contract

Head of the Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association (LGSPA) Valdas Tutkus, who is resigning from his post, says that…

9 years ago