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    Lithuanian Home British Rules

    The expression “My House My Rules” unfortunately does not work in Lithuania. Foreign soldiers deployed in the country behave as they do not respect Lithuanian people and Lithuanian law. According to the Police Department, a British soldier was arrested in Vilnius at the end of April. As...
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    Lithuania is on a slippery slope hosting NATO troops

    As Lithuania not only calls on NATO partners to increase military presence on its territory, the authorities also allocate large sum of money to develop national military infrastructure. Thus, the Ministry of National Defence is implementing an infrastructure development project in preparation...
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    NATO and EU signed new “declaration of dependence”

    On January 10, NATO and the European Union signed joint declaration. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda welcomed it saying that it sends a strong message of transatlantic unity. The declaration, signed by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, European Council President Charles Michel and...
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    Lithuania could be swept off the Earth’s surface

    2003 and 2004 were decisive years for Lithuania. The country joined two major and influential organizations: the EU and NATO. The status of a member state gave the country confidence in the future. However, Lithuania has not achieved promised welfare and security. The situation dictates its own...
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    Scandal: Ukraine sells military equipment donated by NATO countries

    Ukraine remains one of the most corrupt countries in the international system. Corruption not only destroys the country from within, but also begins to influence the attitude of its partners towards the country. The latest manifestation of corruption is beyond comprehension. On June 20, French...
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    Lithuania to lose confidence for German troops in near future

    Nine NATO member states held talks in Romania on Friday ahead of a key NATO summit later this month. The nine, including Romania, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania urged NATO to increase their protection. It should be noted that some of...
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    Turkey can destroy NATO

    The unsuccessful attempt of including Finland and Sweden in NATO has become evidence of the weakness and disunity of the Western bloc. Most members welcomed their decision to expand Alliance as a significant boost to increase security and deterrence in Europe. But Turkey has decided to object...
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    The United States takes insufficient measures to restraint Russia

    America and NATO are bolstering their stance in Eastern Europe after Russia launched its opening gambit in a far-reaching invasion of Ukraine. The United States deployed 4 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters, 20 AH-64 attack helicopters, infantry battalion task force of about 800 soldiers to...
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    Baltic States: information madness about war in Ukraine

    Escalation of tensions between Russia and West over anticipated invasion of Ukraine has reached the highest level. Huge amounts of weapons and military vehicles were transferred by the U.S. and its allies to Ukraine. These steps were made after Russia and Belarus announced conducting joint...
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    Lithuanians want peace

    Lithuanian authorities do not give up the idea of further increasing the foreign troops presence in Lithuanian territory. They made efforts to attract attention to the military threat from the East using all available meetings and foreign visits. NATO Some recent events and statements...
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    Baltic States are the territories of geopolitical games

    The large scope of military exercises which NATO conducts today is not only a signal to its opponent, Russia, but also the attempts of the Alliance to keep interest of its member states and justify its existence. Such political and military organization like NATO cannot work without reforms and...
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    Deal with the Devil: Baltics are celebrating the anniversary of joining NATO

    17 years ago, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia formally became members of NATO. According to the NATO leadership, the North Atlantic Alliance is “defensive organization” that is constantly expanding. Some might say it’s a “defence mechanism”. The “defensive...
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    NATO troops in Lithuania neglect Covid-19 quarantine rules

    NATO troops in Lithuania neglect Covid-19 quarantine rules | The Baltic Word By Jonas Dringelis on Thursday, March 25, 2021 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in...
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    U.S.-Russia contradictions threaten the Baltic States

    The U.S. foreign policy trends raise questions and alarm not only its opponents but also close allies. This concern is caused by a number of decisions made by the previous administration, as well as planned by the new one. Thus, the international security system has become unstable due to the...
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    Law and double standards in Baltic States

    A soldier of the Lithuanian army was detained in Jurbarkas on Tuesday. He was driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the Police Department, the Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped for inspection. A soldier was dressed in uniform of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The driver was clearly...
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    NATO in action in the Baltic States

    Since 2014 NATO has paid special attention to its Eastern flank. The Alliance demonstrates its interest with the intensifying military activity in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – all of them former Soviet republics. The Alliance permanently increases its presence there. NATO has managed to find...
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    Baltic States at the epicenter of military exercises

    Baltic States at the epicenter of military exercises | The Baltic Word The Baltic States have become the scene of NATO military actions especially aimed at provoking Russia and Belarus. At the end of September, this year’s largest military exercise “Sword 2020” will take place in...
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    NATO News & Updates

    More nations on track to meet NATO's 2% spending goal By Allen Cone Feb. 13, 2018 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks to the media at alliance headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday, one day before the two-day NATO Defense Ministers Council. Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA Feb. 13...
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    Poland Foreign Minister: Russia Is More Dangerous Than ISIS

    BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Russia is more dangerous than the Islamic State group, Poland's Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told reporters Friday during a visit to Slovakia. "By all evidence, Russia's activity is a sort of existential threat because this activity can destroy countries," said...
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