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The leaders of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia call on the European Union to construct a €2.5 billion (US$2.67 billion) defence line between them and Russia and Belarus to secure the EU from military, economic, and migrant-related threats.
2024-06-26

At the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, G7 officials announce that they have unveiled an international framework for Ukraine’s long-term security in a effort to boost their defense against Russia and deter them from any future aggression. The measures will include bilateral talks, military hardware, training, intelligence-sharing, and other plans to rebuild the country’s economy.
2023-07-12

Lithuania's Seimas votes to recognize Russian paramilitary force Wagner Group as a terrorist organization, citing the group's "numerous crimes" in Ukraine, including the killing and torturing of civilians.
2023-03-14

The Seimas of Lithuania unanimously votes to designate Russia as a terrorist state and to classify Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide.
2022-05-10

Lithuania restricts the access of non-essential shops, gyms, beauty services, or events attended by more than 500 people, to only those who have a National Certificate proving that they have been vaccinated, have tested negative, or who have recovered from COVID-19.
2021-09-13

Lithuania holds the second round of parliamentary elections amidst an economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first round was held on October 11.
2020-10-25

The first round of parliamentary elections in Lithuania takes place. Voters are asked to elect the 141 members of the Seimas amidst a rapid increase of COVID-19 cases, causing fears of a low voter turnout.
2020-10-11

Belarus, Monaco, Iceland, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, Lithuania, Mexico and Nigeria confirm their first cases of coronavirus.
2020-02-28

Prosecutors in Lithuania charge an employee at the state air navigation company for spying for Belarus over civilian and military air operations.
2014-11-10

Voters in Lithuania go to the polls with incumbent Dalia Grybauskaitė winning re-election in the second round.
2014-05-25