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Return of orphans from abroad: family-based forms of upbringing will be a priority
Sibiga discusses sanctions against russia and energy needs at meeting with Nordic-Baltic Eight foreign ministers
President of the European Commission: An entire thermal power plant in Lithuania is being dismantled and transferred to Ukraine
Three NATO countries call for strengthening the eastern flank and introducing air defense rotation
Lithuania plans to transfer another EUR 40-50 million in aid to Ukraine in 2024
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Electricity consumption is growing, today there are no schedules, due to shelling and hostilities there were power outages in 6 regions - energy officials
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Politico: White House developing 'plan B' to extend military aid to Ukraine
Sikorsky to the Russian ambassador: how does what Russia is doing with abducted Ukrainian children differ from what the Nazis did
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Zelenskyy: Good, strong content for military package prepared as part of victory plan
How to leave the occupied territories and the Russian Federation for Ukraine: explanations
Lithuania hands over another military aid package to Ukraine
The Lithuanian Minister of Defense called the Western response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in the kursk region a victory of reason
Pentagon chief discusses priority assistance to Ukraine and the situation at the front with Umerov
HACCU mitigates preventive measure for another defendant in the case against ex-Minister Solskyi
Public Council under ARMA has declared the agency's work non-transparent and resigned its powers
No matter what is in Putin's head: what is known about Zelensky's Victory Plan
Publicity forced ARMA to fulfill its duties: a tender for a manager for the Russian-owned Flagman shopping center was announced
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The situation at the front, defense needs, and the Army+ app: Umerov meets with Lithuanian Defense Minister
Zelenskyy discusses defense industry development with Lithuanian Defense Minister
Lithuania wants to reduce the number of buses with Belarus
Italy scrambles fighter jets over unidentified planes in the Baltic
Bunkers, ditches and minefields: Latvia is strengthening its defense on the border with Russia
Lithuania accuses Hungary of posing security risks to Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians
Ukraine receives F-16 fighters - Lithuanian Foreign Ministry
Lithuania will appeal Hungary's decision to simplify entry for Russians
Czech Republic considers the idea of creating a “Ukrainian Legion” following the example of Poland
Tens of thousands of people in the Baltic States and Poland lost power due to storms
German sentenced to death in Belarus confesses to “terrorism”: Berlin is concerned
“There are hundreds of thousands of potential recruits in the EU": Polish Foreign Minister believes that Europe can encourage Ukrainians to return home
Sanctions are working: the EU is confident that Russia is lying about the strength of its economy
Syrsky addresses Ukrainians abroad: calls on them to fulfill their constitutional duty
Poland explains how Ukrainian Legion soldiers will be recruited and trained
Baltic States banned the entry of cars with Belarusian license plates
Lithuanian Foreign Minister on Trump's intentions to appoint Vance as Vice President: We are entering the territory of uncertainty
Lithuania to ban cars with Belarusian license plates from July 18
Lithuania admits that Hungary will be deprived of the EU Council Presidency
Today is the anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine: how the first document on the path to independence came to be
Return of orphans from abroad: family-based forms of upbringing will be a priority
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
Sibiga discusses sanctions against russia and energy needs at meeting with Nordic-Baltic Eight foreign ministers
Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with his Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts in New York. They discussed the strengthening of sanctions against russia, Ukraine's energy needs and support for the Peace Formula.
President of the European Commission: An entire thermal power plant in Lithuania is being dismantled and transferred to Ukraine
The President of the European Commission announced the dismantling of a Lithuanian thermal power plant to be shipped to Ukraine. The EU is helping to restore 2.5 GW of power capacity and exporting 2 GW of electricity to meet Ukraine's needs.
Three NATO countries call for strengthening the eastern flank and introducing air defense rotation
The defense ministers of Romania, Poland, and Latvia have signed a joint letter to Allies on strengthening NATO's air defense. They call for the immediate introduction of an air defense rotation model and increased deterrence activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance.
Lithuania plans to transfer another EUR 40-50 million in aid to Ukraine in 2024
The Lithuanian Defense Minister announced plans to provide Ukraine with additional assistance worth 40-50 million euros this year. Lithuania has already provided €153 million and is committed to allocating 0.25% of GDP annually for military assistance to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: Good, strong content for military package prepared as part of victory plan
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the military content of the victory plan. Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a strong military package that could significantly strengthen Ukraine.
How to leave the occupied territories and the Russian Federation for Ukraine: explanations
Due to the closure of the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint, Ukrainian citizens are advised to return via Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey. The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of the risks of filtration measures by Russia and Belarus.
Lithuania hands over another military aid package to Ukraine
On August 15, Lithuania sent Ukraine another batch of military aid, including forklifts, trailers, and folding beds. In total, Lithuania has provided over 641 million euros in aid to Ukraine.
The Lithuanian Minister of Defense called the Western response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in the kursk region a victory of reason
The Lithuanian Defense Minister called the lack of discussions about "red lines" in the context of the AFU operation in kursk a victory of common sense. He called on the West to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons and allow their use deep within russia.
Pentagon chief discusses priority assistance to Ukraine and the situation at the front with Umerov
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov. They discussed priority security assistance and Ukraine's current operations on the battlefield.
The situation at the front, defense needs, and the Army+ app: Umerov meets with Lithuanian Defense Minister
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Lithuania meet in Kyiv to discuss the situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces. An agreement is signed on cooperation within the Lithuanian-led Coalition for Demining.
Zelenskyy discusses defense industry development with Lithuanian Defense Minister
The President of Ukraine met with the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Laurinas Kasciunas. The two discussed the development of the defense industry and Ukraine's priority defense needs.
Lithuania wants to reduce the number of buses with Belarus
Lithuania is considering reducing the number of bus trips with Belarus after the ban on Belarusian cars. Dozens of buses, mostly with Belarusian passengers, run between the countries every day.
Italy scrambles fighter jets over unidentified planes in the Baltic
Italian Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted unidentified aircraft in Baltic airspace. The fighters took off from a base in Lithuania on the orders of the NATO surveillance center in Germany.
Bunkers, ditches and minefields: Latvia is strengthening its defense on the border with Russia
Construction of the first line of fortifications on the NATO border with Russia and Belarus has begun in eastern Latvia. The 'Baltic Defense Line' project involves the creation of anti-tank ditches, fences and bunkers to strengthen border defense.
Lithuania accuses Hungary of posing security risks to Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians
The President of Lithuania accused Hungary of increasing security risks for Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians. Hungary's new visa scheme allows citizens of these countries to enter without security checks.
Ukraine receives F-16 fighters - Lithuanian Foreign Ministry
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis confirms that Ukraine has received F-16 fighter jets. This is the first official information on the appearance of the long-awaited aircraft in the Ukrainian sky.
Lithuania will appeal Hungary's decision to simplify entry for Russians
Lithuania plans to appeal Hungary's decision to simplify entry for Russian and Belarusian citizens in the EU. The Lithuanian Foreign Minister believes that this poses a threat to the security of the Schengen area.
Czech Republic considers the idea of creating a “Ukrainian Legion” following the example of Poland
The Czech Defense Ministry is studying Poland's experience in creating the Ukrainian Legion. Defense Minister Jana Černohova announced the possibility of forming a similar volunteer unit for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic.
Tens of thousands of people in the Baltic States and Poland lost power due to storms
Severe storms in the Baltic States and Poland left tens of thousands of people without electricity. In Lithuania and Poland, casualties were reported, infrastructure was damaged, and Latvia experienced record rainfall.
German sentenced to death in Belarus confesses to “terrorism”: Berlin is concerned
A German sentenced to death in Belarus confessed to planning a terrorist attack ordered by the SBU. The German federal government expressed concern over the broadcast of the video with the confession, which was probably made under pressure.
“There are hundreds of thousands of potential recruits in the EU": Polish Foreign Minister believes that Europe can encourage Ukrainians to return home
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that the EU could encourage the return of Ukrainian conscripts home. There are hundreds of thousands of potential recruits for Ukraine in EU countries.
Sanctions are working: the EU is confident that Russia is lying about the strength of its economy
Finance ministers from eight EU countries say Western sanctions have hit the Russian military machine. They call for increased pressure on the Putin regime and support for Ukraine.
Syrsky addresses Ukrainians abroad: calls on them to fulfill their constitutional duty
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians abroad to join the defense of the country. He emphasized the importance of mobilization to create the necessary reserves and form brigades.
Poland explains how Ukrainian Legion soldiers will be recruited and trained
Poland will not be involved in recruitment to the Ukrainian Legion, the process will be carried out through Ukrainian consulates. Instead, the Polish army will conduct basic training for volunteers on its territory.
Baltic States banned the entry of cars with Belarusian license plates
Estonia joined the ban on the entry of cars with Belarusian license plates imposed by Latvia and Lithuania. The ban is related to the tightening of EU sanctions against Belarus for supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister on Trump's intentions to appoint Vance as Vice President: We are entering the territory of uncertainty
Lithuania's foreign minister commented on the potential impact of Donald Trump's choice of Jay DeVance as vice president, saying it means “entering the territory of uncertainty.
Lithuania to ban cars with Belarusian license plates from July 18
Lithuania will ban the entry of cars with Belarusian license plates into the country from July 18, with the exception of diplomatic vehicles and personal use until August 16, 2024.
Lithuania admits that Hungary will be deprived of the EU Council Presidency
Due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's uncoordinated visits to Moscow and Beijing during Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, some countries are considering boycotting ministerial meetings or handing over the presidency to another country.
Today is the anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine: how the first document on the path to independence came to be
Ukraine celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, the first document on the path to independence adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on July 16, 1990.
