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Why does Canada want to join the Europe-led JEF military partnership?
This is the latest step in Canada’s bid to move closer to Europe amid bitter trade war with the US.
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ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania
The prosecutor’s office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.
Lithuania charges multinational gang of Russian-directed sabotage attacks
Russia behind attempted 2024 arson attack on plant supplying radio wave scanners to Ukrainian military, Lithuania says.
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Video: Belarus frees prisoners after US lifts potash sanctions
Prisoners released from jail in Belarus as part of a sanctions-relief deal with the US, reunited with their loved ones.
Published On 14 Dec 2025
Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus
Move comes with concern rife that Minsk, alongside ally Russia, is using hybrid warfare and testing NATO.
Lithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack
Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.
Lithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings
Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.
Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory.
Lithuanian president says Russian jets violated the country’s airspace
Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have led to fears that Russia is testing NATO.
Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
From: NewsFeed
Military and civil drills in Lithuania as concerns over Russia increase
Lithuania’s military forces are staying ready, at a time of increasing concern over Russia’s military activity.
Published On 14 Oct 2025
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