According to the Chief of the General Staff, Major General Giedrius Premeneckas, up to 2,400 active military reserve soldiers will be summoned to various units of the Lithuanian Armed Forces in September and October. #NATO #karinėspratybos #gynimoaktyvumas (translated)
I would like to emphasize two key aspects of these exercises. First of all, Ukraine's struggle has clearly shown us that not just an army is defending, but the entire state. These exercises address this need precisely. We must all act as one, and to do that, we must be as prepared as possible. We are not alone – this is clearly demonstrated by the deployment of U.S. and German military units in Lithuania. Joint exercises further enhance our readiness to defend together if necessary, to protect the freedom and values of us all. If we want to maintain peace, real qualitative preparedness is exactly what is needed. #NATO #karinėspratybos #gynimoaktyvumas (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the military has received orders related to the energy truce declared by American President Donald Trump, and emphasized that Ukraine supports real ways to achieve a truce and end the war. #Ukraina #karas #energetinėsPaliaubos (translated)
The trajectory drawn for defense funding last year, when the rise was truly drastic, (...) was already with huge discounts on what is actually needed to have defense capabilities by 2030. It was a significant compromise with defense needs. The chairman of the National Alliance, member of the Seimas NSGK Vytautas Sinica states that the funding planned for next year will not be enough to develop the planned military capabilities. #gynyba #finansavimas #Lietuva (translated)
Politicians' views on defense funding differ; the opposition doubts whether the government's planned 5% of GDP funding in 2026 will be sufficient for developing military capabilities, while the ruling party emphasizes the efficient use of funds and adherence to commitments. #gynyba #finansavimas #Lietuva (translated)
Expert J. Dikijus states that Ukraine is currently in the strongest position it has been in recent years, as the situation of its military has improved, while Russia, responding to these changes, has intensified strikes on Ukraine's rear, which has become the main target. #Ukraina #Vivaldi #Rusija (translated)
Ukraine reported that it supports Tuareg separatists in the Sahel desert fighting against the Malian army, which has caused interstate tensions and accusations from these countries regarding arms supply. #Ukraina #Sahelis #konfliktas (translated)
The commander of the Polish army met with the walker to discuss joint defense plans. (translated)
The U.S. military reported that it will live stream the execution of Nidal Hasan, sentenced for the shootings that took place at Fort Hood military base in 2009, which will be the first execution carried out since 1961. #NidalasHasanas #mirtiesbausmė #karinėegzekucija (translated)
Russia spread disinformation about alleged forced mobilization of women in Ukraine, although Ukrainian officials confirmed that women's enlistment in the army is voluntary and related to recruitment campaigns for drone system components. #Ukraina #Mobilizacija #Dezinformacija (translated)
The decision was coordinated with everyone and it is a consensus. President Gitanas Nausėda says that the decision to use the military for protecting the border with the Russian Kaliningrad region was made by consensus in order to safeguard against possible provocations. #Lietuva #Nausėda #pasienioapsauga (translated)
President Gitanas Nausėda states that the deployment of the military on the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region was made to protect against potential provocations and that the best policy is to prepare in advance for such situations. #Lietuva #Nausėda #pasienioapsauga (translated)
President Gitanas Nausėda states that the decision to involve the military in strengthening Lithuania's border protection with Russia was made by mutual agreement to reduce the risk of potential provocations. #Lietuva #pasienioapsauga #kariškiai (translated)
"As far as I am informed, the process was supposed to start late last night or in the night. It is now morning, I will check with the military what the real situation is, but yes, the order must be executed immediately," R. Kaunas said to LRT radio on Thursday morning. #Kaliningradas #SienosApsauga #Kariuomenė (translated)
About 100 soldiers have been deployed to protect the border with the Kaliningrad region in Lithuania to enhance security in response to potential dangers from Russia's mobilization. #Kaliningradas #SienosApsauga #Kariuomenė (translated)
"As far as I know, the process was supposed to start yesterday late in the evening or at night. It is now morning, I will check with the military what the real situation is, but yes, the order must be executed immediately." On Wednesday, R. Kaunas announced that he had granted permission to involve military forces in strengthening the protection of Lithuania's border near the Kaliningrad region. #PasienioApsauga #LietuvosKariuomenė #RusijosMobilizacija (translated)
The Russian army is sending even those soldiers who are HIV-positive to fight, disregarding the medical commissions' decisions regarding their fitness for service. #ŽIV #Rusija #Ukraina (translated)
Minister of the Interior Martynas Katelynas announced that the Lithuanian army will be called upon to protect the border with Kaliningrad in order to ensure safety after incidents that occurred at the Latvian border. #Lietuva #KarinėSaugumoPolitika #PasienioApsauga (translated)
"In response to the request of the Minister of Internal Affairs to take actions to strengthen the state border near the Kaliningrad region, I have granted permission to use Lithuanian soldiers for border protection strengthening for the next few weeks." R. Kaunas assured LRT television that by October 16, it is planned to deploy up to 100 soldiers to guard the border. #Lietuva #Kaliningradas #Kariuomenė (translated)
Lithuania's Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas announced that in the coming weeks, the army will be deployed to secure the border with Kaliningrad to prevent possible incidents due to signs of Russian aggression. #Lietuva #Kaliningradas #Kariuomenė (translated)
