Putin Critic Accuses Russian ‘Henchmen’ of Beating Him up in European Capital
Leonid Volkov, Alexei Navalny’s close associate and top strategist, accused Putin´s “henchmen” of hospitalising him.
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Ukraine Should Show Some ‘Gratitude’ to West, Says UK Defence Secretary
Ukraine should demonstrate more “gratitude” for the support it is receiving from Western powers, Britain’s defence secretary said.
Go Slow Joe: Workload Blamed as Biden Shuns NATO Dinner and Retires Early to Hotel
President Joe Biden shunned fellow world leaders Tuesday night and skipped a NATO dinner, with the White House citing the president’s workload for retiring early to his hotel in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Zelensky Fumes as NATO Mulls Non-Member Deal for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to be unhappy with reports that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit currently underway in Vilnius, Lithuania will culminate with an offer of increased support for Ukraine against the Russian invasion, but not an offer of full membership in NATO.
NATO Expansion: Turkey Backs Sweden’s Membership Bid in Backroom Deal for Support of Islamic Country Joining EU
Turkey has officially backed the NATO membership bid of Sweden in exchange for the Nordic nation’s support of Islamic country joining the EU.
China Balks as South Korea, Japan Leaders Plan to Attend NATO Summit
China’s state-run Global Times struggled to contain its editorial blood pressure on Sunday as it reported the leaders of South Korea and Japan will attend this week’s NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the second year in a row.
Taiwan Receives Patriot Missiles as China’s Threats Build
Under siege Taiwan has received military support in the form of the approval of U.S. weapons contracts on Monday – in face of growing threats from Communist China.
Voluntary Repatriation: Lithuania Paid Migrants $1,100 to Return Home
The Lithuanian government has paid 98 illegal migrants €1,000 to board a flight to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
Legal Battle Brews over LGBT Rainbow Street Crossing in Lithuania
The police in Vilnius, Lithuania, have insisted that a rainbow street crossing in the city should be repainted to conform with existing street regulations despite LGBT protestations to the contrary.
Belarus Condemned for ‘Hijack’ of Ryanair Flight, as Greek PM Calls for ‘Consequences’
Several countries in Europe have condemned the government of Belarus for diverting a Ryanair flight in its airspace to arrest a dissident journalist on board.
Lithuanian Jewish Community Shutters Capital’s Only Synagogue Over Antisemitic Threats
TEL AVIV – The Lithuanian Jewish community on Tuesday announced that it was shuttering its doors, and that of Vilnius’s only synagogue, in the face of antisemitic threats and incitement by right-wing nationalists.
Team Finds Sacred Part of Vilnius Synagogue Razed by the Nazis
For decades, little did the principal of a kindergarten in Lithuania’s capital realise that his office stood on top of a sacred part of Vilnius’ 17th century Jewish temple, once famous across Europe.
