Trump finally forced Europe to defend itself after years of dithering under Biden, Baltic defense official says: ‘Do it now’
Vaidotas Urbelis, defense policy director at Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense, warned that Russia only understands negotiating ...
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Lithuania plans to leave the mine ban treaty together with regional partners
Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė told reporters that Lithuania is preparing to decide on its withdrawal from the ...
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Lithuania's army to acquire anti-tank mines for €50 mln from domestic market
VILNIUS, March 14. /TASS/. The Lithuanian Armed Forces will purchase €50 million worth of anti-tank mines from local manufacturers, Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas said on national LRT radio.
Five nations bordering Russia to exit treaty banning anti-personnel mines
The five countries have been concerned about their security since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, ...
Five Russia neighbours mull withdrawal from landmines treaty
Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland are troubled by signs of increasing aggression from Russia. Read more at ...
Russian border states eye exit of landmine treaty to fortify defenses and deter Putin
Eastern European nations are moving towards exiting the Ottawa Contention, a treaty that bans anti-personnel landmines, to deter Russia from invading.
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Lithuania bolsters defense amid heightened Russian threat
Historically, Russia has not honoured agreements. "The only good negotiation is when you have a gun on the table," said the ...
Lithuanian defense minister: Only way to negotiate with Russia is with a 'gun on the table'
Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania Dovilė Šakalienė's advice on how to deal with Russia: "The only good ...
Trump positioning leaves Baltics walking a tightrope
Donald Trump's decision to halt aid to Ukraine and attempt to improve relations with Russia has great significance for the ...