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Germany Ran A Simulation Of Russia Invading Lithuania But The Catastrophic Weakness In NATO Response Revealed By Exercise Changes Everything
A recent war game simulation conducted by Germany has revealed significant weaknesses in the NATO response if Russia were to invade a Baltic state, like Lithuania. The scenario exposed critical vulner...
NATO planning worlds largest drone fleet to guard Baltic
NATO has reportedly tested what it calls 'the biggest unmanned fleet ever' in the Baltic region and is now scaling this up through an allied initiative named Task Force X Baltic....
Russian Attack on NATO - Sikorski and Nausėda Reveal Action Plan
Former Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discussed potential Russian aggression against NATO members, proposing a coordinated defensive strategy involv...
Finnish Politician: NATO Risks Provoking Armed Conflict in the Baltics
A Finnish politician has expressed concern that NATO's presence and military exercises near Russia might provoke an armed conflict in the Baltic region. The politician argues that these actions could ...
Poland and Lithuania to create military training ground in Suwałki走廊区域耗资1亿欧元
Poland and Lithuania plan to establish a military training area within the Suwałki Corridor for approximately 100 million euros. This initiative is aimed at enhancing joint military capabilities and s...
K. Budrys: Implementing NATO 3.0 strategy will require Europe to take on more responsibility
Lithuanian politician Kestutis Budrys suggests that for the successful implementation of a new phase of NATO's strategic agenda, often referred to as 'NATO 3.0', European member states need to underta...
We war-gamed a Russian attack on NATO. Here’s what happened next.
In a hypothetical scenario where Russia invades Lithuania, European nations face significant challenges in mounting an effective defense without substantial U.S. military intervention. The simulation ...
Vilnius Leading NATO Members in Defense Spending, Kaunas Calls on Allies to Follow
Kaunas has called out to other NATO allies to increase their defense spending after Vilnius took the lead among NATO member states regarding financial contributions to collective security. The city em...
Lithuanian Minister of Finance on Sanctions, Reforms, and Ukraine’s Movement Toward Europe
During an interview with the Kyiv Post, Lithuania's Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas addressed the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. He also discussed the importance of reforms for the B...
Politico: I. Ruginienė Discusses Lithuania's 'Plan B' for US Troops in Europe
Ina Ruginienė, Lithuania’s former defense minister, discusses a contingency plan ('plan B') involving the deployment of additional US troops to Estonia and Poland if NATO's eastern flank faces signifi...
Military game in Germany shows rapid Russian victory in the Baltic region due to NATO's indecision
A military exercise conducted in Germany demonstrated a swift conquest of Russia over the Baltic states if NATO countries hesitate to provide timely and decisive responses during a crisis situation. T...
Lithuanian General Staff Chief: Russia Could Lose Kaliningrad in Conflict with NATO
The Chief of Lithuania's General Staff has stated that Russia could lose its exclave region of Kaliningrad during a hypothetical military conflict with NATO. The statement implies the potential strate...
Subterranean Theatre for Ukraine Opens in Dnipro with Support from Vilnius
A subterranean theatre for military purposes has been inaugurated in Dnipro, Ukraine, receiving support and assistance from Lithuania's capital city, Vilnius. This development underscores the continue...
US approves funds for Baltic defence despite earlier signals
The United States has approved funding for enhancing defense capabilities in the Baltic states, contrary to previous indications that suggested potential delays or reductions in military assistance. T...
World’s largest drone fleet deployed to deter Russia
NATO has deployed what it claims as the world's largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet to the Baltic region, comprising 50 drones initially, with an additional 20 provided by the United States. T...
Europe Needs to Take on More Responsibility
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anushauskas (often reported as Raimundas Karoblis's predecessor or colleague in media but here referring to statement by LtCol Tadas Budrys) emphasized that Europe ...
Lithuanian Prime Minister Rugyminé says she hopes US troops will stay
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė expressed her hope that American troops will remain stationed in Lithuania to ensure the country's security and stability....
Lithuania Leads NATO Defense Spending
Lithuania is highlighted as the leading country in terms of defence spending within NATO. However, there is an emphasis on collective responsibility and burden-sharing among all member states....
Russia: Two new aircraft in Baltic Fleet Aviation
The Russian Baltic Fleet has added two new aircraft that frequently operate over international airspace in the Baltic region, sometimes flying solo and at other times providing escort for bombers or r...
Russian Su-30 Interception Over Baltic Sea Armed
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet was intercepted over the Baltic Sea, and it was found to be armed during the confrontation....
Lithuanian Prime Minister Rugybutė Hopes US Soldiers Will Remain In The Country
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė expressed hope that United States soldiers will continue to remain stationed in Lithuania, emphasizing the importance of US troops for regional security and ...
In diplomatic U-turn, Vilnius rues Taiwan de facto embassy row with Beijing
In an interview with Baltic News Service, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene expressed regret over the decision to allow a Taiwanese representative office in Lithuania, which angered China. The ...
NATO Hybrid Threats Support Team Visits Lithuania
The NATO Hybrid Threats Support Team has made a visit to Lithuania as part of its ongoing efforts to counter hybrid threats within the organization's operational area....
Robertas Kaunas Participates in NATO Council Meeting in Brussels, Discusses Support for Ukraine
Lithuanian Ambassador Robertas Kaunas attended a session of the NATO Foreign Ministers' Council meeting in Brussels, where support and defense cooperation with Ukraine were discussed....
Lithuania removes Estonian skating coach from Winter Olympics team
Lithuania has decided to exclude an Estonian figure skating coach from its Olympic team just before the commencement of winter events in Milano Cortina....
New Russian submarine in the Baltic
A new submarine has joined the Russian Baltic Fleet, marking an increase from just one vessel previously. The existing sub, Dmitrov (487) of Project 877, is old and has historically been used for trai...
McGregor calls claims of possible Russian attack on Baltic States absurd
Former UFC fighter and public commentator Conor McGregor has dismissed as absurd the claims circulating about a potential military aggression by Russia against the Baltic countries....