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I believe that from Lithuania's perspective this is not an attempt to escalate the conflict – it is done for deterrence purposes and to ensure that Lithuania has more options, taking into account the risks and various situations that may unexpectedly arise, to respond and address our challenges together with NATO allies who have such weapons and would be willing, in the worst-case scenario, to cooperate and intervene for the benefit of Lithuania, NATO, and Europe. #Lietuva #NATO #branduolinisginklas (translated)

We need to review both the existing relief measures and program for many institutions whose functions overlap to be considered and merged in the next year. As explained by Finance Minister Māris Kučinskis ("United List") this morning in the program "Good Morning," the reform plan that the government should implement next year should also be included in the state budget for the next year. #budžets #ekonomika #reformas (translated)

Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis criticizes the silence of Lithuania's leaders regarding the diesel agreement between U.S. President D. Trump and Russian President V. Putin, while European leaders express support for Ukraine, but Lithuania's leaders choose a reserved approach while waiting for the arrival of U.S. troops. #Lietuva #Ukraina #JAV (translated)

In India, the opposition and journalists accuse the police of overstepping their authority during protests, in response to the cases of thousands of detained protesters and journalists, although the authorities deny any wrongdoing and claim that the review was aimed at cleaning up the voter lists. #Indija #protestai #Demokratija (translated)

I acknowledge the need for a tax increase next year. If reforms are not implemented next year and all currently considered cuts necessary to eliminate the large deficit are not achieved, then the question will certainly be raised again. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

I don't know how ready society is to give up the benefits for children, for dependents. These are definitely the questions they will raise. As well as support for "Latvenergo". I'm not saying that they are planning to take that away right now, but those are the benefits we have - for large families, for people with disabilities. These will be very tough discussions. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

We took shelter, gathered in the middle of the house, did everything that needs to be done in such cases, and, fortunately, survived it all. Matt Howard, a resident of the coastal community of Meri Ester near Destin, said he was lucky that the storm weakened before reaching land. #uraganas #Isaias #Florida (translated)

Rostoks emphasized that it is important for Trump to demonstrate active engagement to show that Russia is not completely isolated, and commented that there is an open communication channel between the US and Russia that encourages active cooperation despite the situation in Ukraine. #Krievija #ASV #dīzeļdegviela (translated)

U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considered it an unfair decision and stated that Ukraine would agree to cease strikes only if Russia stopped attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. #Ukraina #Rusija #energetika (translated)

Trump has warned that he might stop the intelligence data transfer to Ukraine, while emphasizing that the US believes Putin is open to talks about ending the war and is seeking solutions in the energy sector that could affect price reductions and the peace process. #Enerģētika #Ukraina #Krievija (translated)

Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy István Kapitány filed two reports on Friday regarding a total of 166 billion forints worth of Eximbank investments, bringing the total amount of reports filed following the audits to nearly 1,300 billion forints. #Eximbank #KapitányIstván #gazdaság (translated)

The examination of cultural institutions has begun, initiated by the ministry based on the debates surrounding the Hungarian Academy of Arts and the incoming complaints, in order to eliminate activities associated with authoritarian aspirations. #kultúra #MMA #átvilágítás (translated)