Mindaugas Sinkevičius
Lithuanian jurist and politician
Photo: Saeima, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 3d ago
Wadephul says Russia targets all of Europe as Tusk urges tougher sanctions
German foreign minister Johann Wadephul told the Warsaw Security Forum that Europe must tighten cooperation after a drone attack plot at Leipzig airport. Donald Tusk, after meeting Lithuania's prime minister, argued that the EU should strengthen Russia sanctions rather than weaken them.
- Oct 9
US ambassador praises Kosiniak-Kamysz as Poland and Lithuania push for permanent US troops
Ambassador Tom Rose praised Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on social media, while PiS MP Marcin Ociepa questioned why plans for a permanent US base in Poland have not moved since last year.
- Oct 8
Lithuania to ask EU for ban on Russian grain transit and oligarch sanctions
Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius said on Thursday that Lithuania will push for an EU ban on Russian grain transit. Lithuania is also tightening checks on grain origin, and Estonia has banned such transit since 1 October.
- Oct 6
Lithuanian parliament votes 106-18 to lift constitutional ban on nuclear weapons
The Lithuanian Seimas approved a constitutional amendment in its first reading with 106 votes, opening the way to remove prohibitions on foreign military bases and weapons of mass destruction before a final vote in January 2027.
- Oct 6
EU and NATO leaders urge joint action following surge in Russian hybrid attacks and airspace incursions
European officials have demanded a unified strategy against escalating Russian sabotage and airspace violations following drone incursions across several European states.
- Sep 25
Russian State Outlet Deletes Op-Ed Threatening Nuclear Strike on Lithuania
Russian state news agency RIA Novosti retracted a column proposing a missile strike against Lithuania after lawmakers in Vilnius moved to lift a constitutional ban on hosting nuclear weapons.
- Sep 22
Lithuania prepares evacuation plans as Poland pledges mutual defense support against Russian threat
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius revealed civil evacuation preparations for potential Russian aggression, while Poland pledged shelter for evacuees and promised to invoke NATO Article 5 if Baltic borders are breached.
- Sep 21
Trump pursues Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute as Minsk cites supply limits
US President Donald Trump announced negotiations to import lower-cost potash from Belarus to reduce reliance on Canadian supplies, though Minsk stated its current production is committed elsewhere.
