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Lithuania to Stop Importing Russian Electricity From May 22 - Operator

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

Second Power Unit of Belarusian NPP to Go Online in 2022 - Minsk

The second power unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant (NPP) is expected to come online in 2022 as commissioning operations are proceeding according to the schedule, Belarusian Deputy Energy Minister Mikhail Mikhadyuk said Wednesday

Latvian Court Lifts Ban on 5 Russian TV Channels - National Media Council

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

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

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Lithuania Closes Russian Consulate General in Klaipeda - Foreign Minister

Lithuania Expels Russian Ambassador - Foreign Ministry

China Should Lift Trade Restrictions Against Lithuania - European Commission Head

The European Union calls on China to lift its "unjustified" trade restrictions against Lithuanian exports, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday

Lithuania to Deny Compensation If Assets of Businesses Nationalized in Russia - Minister

Lithuanian troops in Ukraine to provide missile training

Lithuanian troops left for Ukraine on Tuesday to train local forces in the use of US-made anti-aircraft missile systems, which the Baltic state provided amid fears of a Russian invasion

Canada Asks to Join WTO Talks on China's Recent Actions Against Lithuania, EU Goods

China Suspends Import of Beef From Lithuania Amid Diplomatic Row - Customs Authority

China temporarily suspends imports of beef from Lithuania, a document released by the Chinese General Administration of Customs said

UKs Johnson Backs Lithuania in Row With China Over Taiwan

'Belfast,' 'Coda,' 'Don't Look Up,' 'West Side Story' Among Oscar Best Picture Nominees

Belarusian Blogger Protasevich Plans to File Lawsuit Against Ryanair

Roman Protasevich, co-founder of the Nexta Telegram channel, recognized extremist in Belarus, said Thursday that he is preparing a lawsuit against the Ryanair airline and is willing to unveil the role played by Belarusian opposition in the incident with the emergency landing of a Ryanair commercial plane in Minsk in May 2021

Norwegian Lawmakers Nominate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize - Adviser

Lukashenko Threatens Lithuania to Terminate Export Transition via Belarus

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Lithuania that restriction of Belarusian exports by Vilnius will force Minsk to refocus its cargoes to Russian ports and prohibit Lithuanian exports through its territory

EU Commences WTO Proceeding Over China's Trade Restrictions on Lithuania

Migrant pushbacks 'illegal', EU official says in Lithuania

EU commissioner Ylva Johansson said Friday that migrant pushbacks were illegal, speaking before a conference in Lithuania, where authorities have been criticised for the practice by human rights groups

US Urges Lithuania to Rename Taiwan Representative Office to Ease Row With China - Reports

The United States has urged Lithuania to change the name of the Taiwanese official representative office in its capital, Vilnius, to narrow differences with China, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing sources

US charges Belarus officials with air piracy over Ryanair flight diversion

Beijing Opposes Slovenia's 'Dangerous' Statement on Cooperation With Taiwan

China expresses its deep concern and rejection of Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa's statement on cooperation with Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday

UN agency finishes report on flight diverted to Belarus