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Latvia Closes Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Consulate in Pskov - Ambassador

EU foreign ministers meet amid tensions over 6th sanctions package

The meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers started on Monday amid tensions over the proposal of an oil embargo as part of the bloc's sixth sanctions package against Russia

Rapping, breakdancing Ukrainians win Eurovision in musical morale boost

Interior Ministers of Baltic States, Poland Urge EU to Fund Demining Activities in Ukraine

The interior ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have urged the European Commission and the Council to send demining specialists to Ukraine and also consider financing these efforts from the EU budget, Lithuanian interior ministry said on Friday

Riga City Council Votes to Demolish Monument to Liberators in Riga

The Riga City Council at an extraordinary meeting voted for the demolition of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders

Lithuanian Parliament's Decision to Label Russia as 'Terrorist State' Is Extremist- Moscow

Ukraine Receives 12 Turkish Drones, Orders Another 24 - Reports

Ukraine has received 12 Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones and placed an order for another 24, Turkish news website Haberler reported on Saturday

Russian Embassy Surprised by Lithuania's High Ranking in Press Freedom Index

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Russian ceasefire to begin at besieged Mariupol steel plant

Endless petrol queues become point of pride in Ukraine

The turret from a rusted tank marking Russia's closest advance towards northeastern Kyiv lies next to a destroyed petrol station that reveals the pain of Ukraine's mounting fuel problems

Russia Not Obligated to Cooperate With ICC on Ukraine 'Investigation' - Foreign Ministry

Russia is not obligated to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with its "investigation" in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Estonia's Gas Company Eesti Gaas Not Planning to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles - CEO

Estonia's Gas Company Eesti Gaas Not Planning to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles - CEO

Estonian gas company Eesti Gaas is not planning on paying Russian gas giant Gazprom for gas deliveries in rubles or buying gas from Moscow in the nearest future, Margus Kaasik, the CEO of Eesti Gaas, said on Wednesday

Indian Cabinet of Ministers Approves Opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania in 2022

Union Cabinet, India's most powerful decision-making body chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave the green light to opening a new diplomatic mission in Lithuania in 2022, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday

RPT - US WWII Veteran Says Destroying Monuments to Soviet Soldiers 'Stupid'

US WWII Veteran Says Destroying Monuments to Soviet Soldiers 'Stupid'

International Criminal Court to Support Joint Investigation Team on Ukraine - Eurojust

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague will aid the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate alleged crimes in Ukraine, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) said on Monday

Baltics' Only Oil Refinery Plant Ditching Russian Oil - Lithuanian Energy Ministry

Polish oil refiner and petrol retailer Orlen is ending the use of Russian oil at its plant near the Lithuanian town of Mazeikiai, the only petroleum refinery in the Baltic States, Lithuanian Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys said on Monday

World War II Memorial in Vilnius Defaced for Third Time in Month - Police

A monument to the victims of Nazi terror in World War II in the Paneriai neighborhood of Vilnius was defaced for the third time in one month, Lithuanian police said on Thursday, adding that the letter V, associated with Russia's military operation in Ukraine, was painted on the memorial

Lithuanian Parliament Approves Reinstatement of Ex-President Paksas' Election Rights

Moscow Hands Protest Note to Latvian, Estonian Ambassadors, Lithuanian Charge d'Affaires

The Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday that it had summoned the ambassadors of Latvia and Estonia, as well as the Lithuanian charge d'affaires, to hand them notes of protest in connection with unfriendly actions to close the Russian consulates general in these nations

Germany Aims to Give Long-Term Military Support to Ukraine - Foreign Minister

Germany is committed to providing long-term support to Ukraine's defensive capabilities, which will span months and even years, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday

Blockade of Russia's Kaliningrad Region Impossible - Governor