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The main Israel mistake and shift on Russia

“Israel is preparing for a long war that could spread to western territories. The possibility that the Lebanese Muslim Hezbollah…

1 year ago
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Andrikienė: we made a mistake with China long before

The biggest mistake in Lithuania-China relations was made long before the opening of the Taiwanese representative office in Vilnius, when…

3 years ago
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The fight against the Lukashenko regime takes an unexpected turn

The strategy to stop illegal migration from Belarus has taken a turn that was unexpected for Lithuanian politicians: outgoing German…

3 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Pavilionis on Nausėda’s statement: difficult to understand and Polish colleagues are “profoundly surprised”

As tensions on the Belarusian-Polish-Baltic border continue to escalate, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in her capacity as a representative…

3 years ago
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Januška counts Nausėda’s mistakes: “An example of poor politics”

Lithuania cannot act effectively on its own in foreign affairs, so it must always seek allies. This could be said…

3 years ago
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The real reasons for conflicts between Nausėda and the Conservatives – far deeper, mentions of threats and impeachment

The protracted dispute between the ruling Conservatives and President Gitanas Nausėda on representation at the European Council might have roots…

4 years ago
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US Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Honoured MP Pavilionis with International Leadership Award

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) hosted its virtual 17th Annual Gala & Leadership Awards: Cultivating Diversity of Thought on Wednesday,…

4 years ago
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Laurinkus. After Borrell’s visit to Russia – conspiracy theory about the game of thrones in the EP and the Kremlin

The European Union's head of diplomacy, Mr. Borrell, whom the Kremlin's propagandists call "Uncle Joseph", suffered double humiliation during and…

4 years ago
  • Central/Eastern Europe

Pavilionis’, European and US parliamentarians on the situation in Georgia

Today, Žygimantas Pavilionis, Chair of the Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with influential European and US parliamentarians, issued…

4 years ago
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Foreign Policy Coordination Council discussed key objectives in 2021 foreign policy

President Gitanas Nausėda convened a meeting of the Foreign Policy Coordination Council to discuss key priorities and objectives in foreign…

4 years ago
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Seimas to promote close bilateral cooperation between Lithuania and the US

The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania adopted a Resolution thereby committing to consolidate the strategic partnership between Lithuania and the US…

4 years ago
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A secret plan behind G. Landsbergis’ desire to become a minister: comparisons to his grandfather

Having returned the Conservatives to power with the help of Ingrida Šimonytė, Gabrielius Landsbergis wishes to become a minister for…

4 years ago
  • Energy

Lithuanian Parliament adopts a resolution urging Germany to stop NordStream2

On the 24th of September, the Lithuanian Parliament, having regard to the European Parliament's resolution on the situation in Russia,…

4 years ago
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P.Auštrevičius and Ž. Pavilionis: Dialogue with Belarus

Until quite recently, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Belarusian Health Minister Vladimir Karanik have been inviting the public to ward…

5 years ago
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Laurinkus. Relations with a weird Belarus: what plan to prepare?

With a thaw happening, geopolitics ever more courageously is making its way into the discussion arena. The global balance of…

5 years ago
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Nausėda: The big neighbour is actively working and achieves the most where there is a shadow

“The big neighbour is actively working and achieves the most where the darkest shadows lie. Our duty is to always…

5 years ago
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Changes in the presidential candidate ratings – one of the top three drops down

The first clearer changes in the list of potential presidents have occurred with potential candidates starting to declare their intentions.…

6 years ago
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Conservatives wary of Ušackas: what is the politician seeking?

With potential Conservatives presidential candidate Vygaudas Ušackas declaring that the parties primaries could become a "closed party", Homeland Union –…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Ex-Lithuanian finmin to announce decision on presidential race

Lithuania's former Finance Minister Ingrida Šimonytė will announce later on Monday whether she will run for president after being nominated…

6 years ago
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Šarūnas Legatas. Ideologized political science turns a blind eye on issues of security

In a recent article by Kęstutis Girnius, titled "Is there an effort to antagonize the Russian minority of Lithuania?", the…

6 years ago