Lithuania
Russia's Connecticut-Sized Exclave in Europe Becomes New Flashpoint
One Baltic diplomatic official said Russia is "trolling" NATO states as it seeks new leverage in Ukraine.
Russia Conducts Baltic Sea Missile Exercise as Tensions Rise With Lithuania
NATO-member Lithuania blocked the transit of goods to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Exclusive: Lithuania PM Rejects Russia's 'Nonsense' Threat
Ingrida Šimonytė told Newsweek she is more worried by Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions than fringe elements of Russia's parliament.
Russia Mulls Lithuania's 'Illegal' Independence From Moscow
Yevgeny Fyodorov from the ruling United Russia party said the 1991 resolution that led Vilnius to break from the USSR was "illegal."
'No Restrictions': NATO to Take More Aggressive Stance Against Russia
Mircea Geoană did not provide any details of a planned deployment, but said there would be "a robust, flexible and sustainable presence" in eastern Europe.
Lithuanian Citizens Pool $4.7M to Buy Advanced Drone for Ukraine's Military
Lithuania has strongly condemned Russia's invasion and has expressed fears that the war could soon expand into its own country.
Ukraine Giving Up Territory 'Normalizes' Putin's Regime: Lithuania
Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that giving up territory would be "a very strong signal to all other aggressors."
Russian Forces Simulate Nuclear Attack Near Border With Poland
Russia's foreign ministry announced it had conducted simulated missile strikes near a region between Poland and Lithuania.
Lithuania Protests Russian Aggression by Banning Display of Letter 'Z'
Individuals who display the "Z" symbol following the ban could be fined up to 900 euros ($971), while companies could face fines of 1,500 euros ($1,619).
Alexei Navalny a Warning to Putin Challengers as He Condemns 'Traitors'
Putin recently said the West is trying to use traitors within Russia to destroy the country.
Video of Joe Biden Warning of Russian Hostility if NATO Expands Resurfaces
Ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin repeatedly warned the West about NATO's expansion, viewing it as a threat to Russia's security.
Vaccine Delivery Canceled to Country That Did Not Condemn Russia
Bangladesh, the most densely populated country on Earth, has lost a shipment of over 440,000 COVID-19 vaccines.
Another European Nation Defies China As Slovenia Strengthens Taiwan Ties
Janez Jansa, prime minister of the Central European country, said he would support the "sovereign decision of the Taiwanese people" to either join China or live independently.
China Targets Lithuania, Says U.S. Incited Them Into Supporting Taiwan
China said the U.S. "instigated the Lithuanian authorities to undermine the 'one-China principle'" after Lithuania gave Taiwan an office under its own name.
Poland, Lithuania Join Ukraine in Urging Stronger Sanctions Against Russia
Ukraine has made similar requests of its allies recently as U.S. intelligence says around 70,000 Russian troops are near the country's border with Ukraine.
EU Lawmaker in Taiwan Takes Aim at Xi Jinping's Attack 'Clowns'
A Lithuanian lawmaker fired back at the outspoken editor of Communist Party-owned newspaper The Global Times on Tuesday.
Lukashenko Says Lithuania Left 2 Dead Bodies at Belarus Border
Other migrants were also found freezing in a nearby farmhouse, according to the Belarusian President.
China State Media Warns of 'Resorting to Military Means' Over Taiwan
China condemned Lithuania for opening a representative office for Taiwan and warned that it would take swift actions if other nations do the same.
Belarus Behind Hacking, Disinformation Effort Against NATO Members: Report
The campaign, known as Ghostwriter, attempts to instill conflict in the intergovernmental military group, obtain confidential information and spy on dissidents.
NATO Allies Fear Russia, Belarus Using Migrant Chaos to Hide Agents
Top officials from the Baltic states told Newsweek that Moscow and Minsk are weaponizing vulnerable migrants.
U.S.-China Conflict Must Not Overshadow Russia Threat—NATO Baltic Allies
Top diplomats told Newsweek President Joe Biden must contain the short- to medium-term Russian threat and face China's existential challenge.
Donald Trump Era Left NATO Stronger, Baltic Allies Say
Top diplomats from NATO's Baltic states said the former president's public belligerence belied the alliance's response to Russian aggression.
Russia Told U.S. It Won't Abuse Nord Stream 2. Baltic Allies Don't Buy It
Top ministers in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania all told Newsweek they had little hope that Russia would act in good faith over the new natural gas pipeline.
NATO Ally Warns Russia's Nord Stream 2 Leaves Ukraine at Putin's Mercy
"The fact that the project is going ahead is quite deplorable," Lithuania's foreign affairs Vice Minister Mantas Adomenas told Newsweek.
Man Needs Surgery After Swallowing Two Pounds of Nails, Screws and Knives
Doctors discovered several foreign metal objects in the patient's stomach, the largest of which measured four inches in length.
Lithuania Urges Its People to Throw Away Chinese Phones Over Censorship
An assessment by Lithuania's Defense Ministry found a remote censorship function could block phrases such as "free Tibet" and "long live Taiwan independence."
United Nations Asks to Assist Migrants Stuck at Belarus Border After 4 Died
"Groups of people have become stranded for weeks, unable to access any form of assistance, asylum or basic services," a joint statement from two U.N. agencies said.
China Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Into Taiwan's Air Defense Zone
The move follows Beijing expressing displeasure over Lithuania's plan to deepen ties with Taiwan amid support from European lawmakers.
China Cuts Railway Trade Link With Lithuania Amid Taiwan Row, Report Says
China's state-owned rail operator has denied the report, declaring that freight transportation between China and Lithuania is running normally.
China and Russia Should Team up to 'Punish' Lithuania, Says Beijing Media
China's state-owned Global Times has continued its campaign against Lithuania following a decision to allow a de facto Taiwan embassy in Vilnius.