AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisinformation Debate: Lithuania withdrew its support for the Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius after a panel questioned whether the US could be a source of foreign information interference, adding to controversy over pressure from Washington. Russian Grain: Lithuania’s president joined Estonia’s and Latvia’s leaders in urging the EU to ban Russian grain transit, arguing Moscow should not profit from trade routes while attacking Ukrainian exports. Border Security: Lithuania is sending troops to strengthen its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad region after armed men crossed from Belarus into Latvia and damaged surveillance equipment. Defence: The armed forces received their first US-made Switchblade 600 drones, while the 2027 budget earmarks €4.8 billion for defence. Separately, the Seimas has backed the first step towards lifting the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons being stationed in Lithuania, drawing warnings from Moscow. Press Freedom: Culture Minister Lukas Alsys condemned intimidation of investigative journalists following a campaign targeting 15min staff after their reporting on crypto-finance firm Bankera.
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