Russia and Lithuania

Baltic states don't rule out regional visa ban for Russians

Baltic states don't rule out regional visa ban for Russians

Lithuania’s foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that if the EU won’t agree on a visa ban for Russian tourists, he won’t rule out looking for a regional solution that could involve the Baltic states, Poland and possibly …

Lithuanian parliament bans Russian gas imports

Lithuanian parliament bans Russian gas imports

Lithuania has legally banned the import of Russian natural gas, with the exception of transit to the Kaliningrad Region, Russia, according to the corresponding amendments adopted on Tuesday by the Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, to the Natural Gas …

Lithuanian recalls its envoy to Russia since June 1

Lithuanian recalls its envoy to Russia since June 1

Lithuania recalls its Ambassador to Russia Eitvydas Bajarunas since June 1, Lithuanian National Television and Radio reported Thursday. According to the report, the recall of the envoy is included in a draft government decree, …

Lithuania refrains from Russian natural gas supplies

Lithuania refrains from Russian natural gas supplies

Lithuania no longer imports natural gas from Russia, the Baltic Republic's Ministry of Energy said. "The Lithuanian gas transportation system has been operating without gas imported from Russia since the beginning of this …

Russian diplomat attacked in Vilnius

Russian diplomat attacked in Vilnius

A Russian diplomat was attacked in Vilnius, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova said. "Notes have already been sent by our Missions", the Ministry’s press office quotes her words. At the …

 Lithuania bars Kadyrov under Magnitsky law

Lithuania bars Kadyrov under Magnitsky law

Lithuania has issued its first blacklist of 49 Russians banned for allegedly violating human rights or engaging in corruption and money laundering under its new Magnitsky law. The blacklist was published by Lithuania's Interior …