Kestutis Budrys

NATO jets shot down a drone in Latvian airspace, launching an investigation.

Lithuania's foreign minister warns Russia of consequences for sabotage against Baltic infrastructure.

The European Union struggles to reach consensus on a 21st sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine, maintaining a $44.10 oil price cap while facing disagreements on maritime services and liquefied natural gas restrictions.

NATO, Ukraine and Israel leaders honour Lindsey Graham's ally-first legacy

NATO allies reaffirm their commitment to collective defense at a summit.

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

Ukrainian drones struck three Russian oil refineries near 1,600km away and sank a sanctioned ship, while Russia's missile barrage killed at least nine people in Kyiv, as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian infrastructure sustaining the war effort.

EU Delays 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia as Member States Fail to Reach Consensus

EU envoys failed to reach consensus on a 21st sanctions package against Russia, while maintaining the $44.10 oil price cap through July 23, amid disagreements over tightening restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas.

President Trump concluded an erratic NATO summit in Ankara by threatening to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe and escalating Iran tensions, overshadowing alliance unity messaging and diverting attention from Ukraine defense priorities.

NATO's secretary general admits Russia keeps him up at night due to its threat.

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

Lithuania and the Philippines are exploring maritime security technology cooperation, including Ukraine-tested systems, to strengthen their partnership.

EU envoys failed to reach consensus on a 21st sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine, though they maintained the oil price cap at $44.10 per barrel, with disagreements persisting over maritime services restrictions and liquefied natural gas limitations.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the bloc could add 250 individuals and entities to Russia's sanctions list Monday, marking the largest single listing batch, though broader 21st sanctions package agreement remains pending amid disagreements over maritime services and liquefied natural gas restrictions.

Trump criticizes NATO then offers a message of unity at the summit.

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.

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