President Zelenskyy warned of an imminent massive Russian strike on Ukraine and urged citizens to heed air alerts, while requesting Patriot missiles from allies; a Russian drone hit Romania, injuring two people and drawing NATO condemnation for escalation.
Kestutis Budrys
EU ministers say Russia will not choose who represents Europe in potential Ukraine talks.
Lithuania's foreign minister says NATO could level Russia's military bases in Kaliningrad, prompting Moscow's nuclear retaliation threat.
Lithuania's capital residents were told to shelter due to a drone alarm near the Belarus border.
Lithuanian FM criticizes European countries for not taking defense seriously.
Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
EU Will Not Be Neutral Mediator Between Ukraine and Russia
The Baltics need a de-escalation mechanism amid rising tensions with Russia over Ukrainian drones.
Lithuania's FM claims Russia redirects Ukrainian drones toward Baltic states, sparking chaos.
NATO fighter jets chased a drone over Lithuania, prompting an airport closure and air raid alert.
The United States is pressuring Lithuania to allow Belarus to resume potash fertilizer exports through its port, currently sanctioned by the EU, though Lithuania maintains it will not discuss resumption while sanctions remain in force.
'Türkiye has been a vital ally for 75 years', says NATO's Shekerinska
Putin warns Russia can destroy anyone attacking Kaliningrad region.
Russia conducted major nuclear exercises involving 64,000 personnel, test-firing multiple missiles and distributing nuclear munitions to units amid escalating NATO tensions over Ukraine and Baltic drone activity.
Lithuania's capital residents were told to shelter due to a drone alarm near the Belarus border.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister criticizes European countries for not taking defense seriously.
EU ministers reject Putin's suggestion of Gerhard Schroeder as a representative in future security talks.
INTERVIEW - Lithuanian foreign minister rejects EU-only defense push, urges stronger NATO unity
