Robertas Kaunas
Lithuanian politician (born 1985)
22 stories
8 quotes
If Russia had not started the war in Ukraine, we probably would not be having the discussions we are having today,
We are not naive, we see the information, we read between the lines and we are doing our homework,
- Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas told the outletInternational Business Timesibtimes.com/germany/directly…
We are not naive, we see the information, we read between the lines and we are doing our homework,
- Lithuania's Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas told ReutersUkrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…
Lithuania is certainly not standing on the sidelines,
- added KaunasPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/lithuania…
- Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Tuesday,... according to press agency BNSThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/nato…
The Nato Air Policing Mission is activated and targeting a drone detected in Lithuanian airspace."
- Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas saidDaily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…
The threat level is growing. Drones are flying in. They are Ukrainian, but some are loaded with explosives and can hit civilian objects. We must protect people,
- Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas told ReutersReutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…
Earlier
Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of 'escalation of tensions'
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1418924…Lithuania's parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of removing the ban, in the first of two ballots required for the change
The Moscow Timesthemoscowtimes.com/2026/10…Several more EU countries summon Russian diplomats over Leipzig incident
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Germany has announced punitive measures after publicly blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/berlin…Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Russian President Vladimir Putin has been among friends this week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Newsweeknewsweek.com/putin/russia…Ukraine reportedly asks to buy Patriot missiles using EU loan funds
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…There, Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov as Moscow attended the meeting for the first time since the war began more than four years ago, invited by Washington despite opposition from European countries
International Business Timesibtimes.com/russia/reportedly…NATO and EU press Spain and Greece to transfer interceptors for Patriot systems to Ukraine, Bloomberg says
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…There, Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov as Moscow attended the meeting for the first time since the war began more than four years ago, invited by Washington despite opposition from European countries
International Business Timesibtimes.com/russia/reportedly…Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ in warning to airlines and passengers
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…There, Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov as Moscow attended the meeting for the first time since the war began more than four years ago, invited by Washington despite opposition from European countries
International Business Timesibtimes.com/russia/reportedly…Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least four
France 24france24.com/en/europe…Visitor numbers at Ukrainian shopping centres have fallen significantly following massive Russian attacks on major retail facilities
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Russian President Vladimir Putin appears poised to escalate his nearly five-year war against Ukraine, even as casualties mount, frustration grows inside Russia and NATO allies become increasingly alarmed about what Moscow could do next, The Economist reported
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/vladimir…Cornered, Vladimir Putin plans to escalate his war
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Russian President Vladimir Putin appears poised to escalate his nearly five-year war against Ukraine, even as casualties mount, frustration grows inside Russia and NATO allies become increasingly alarmed about what Moscow could do next, The Economist reported
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/vladimir…CIA chief warned Moscow over Ukraine, Iran support, possible attack on NATO territory
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/intern…Tactical nuclear weapons are short-range nuclear arms intended for limited battlefield use rather than attacks on entire cities or countries
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/world/russ…UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…New European Union sanctions approved last month allow member states to sell oil and other cargo confiscated from seized ships
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1412085…Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat
France 24france24.com/en/europe…Poland and the Baltic states are strengthening security around critical infrastructure amid growing fears of Russian sabotage and possible false-flag attacks
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/russ…Lithuania reaches conclusion on Ukrainian drones that crashed in the country
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Poles will receive SMS alerts when Polish aircraft scramble during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Russia 'planning false flag attack on Poland and Baltics using Ukrainian weapons'
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…Drone found in close proximity to a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Lithuania Mulls Hosting US Nuclear Weapons Amid Washington Talks
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…While talks are in early stages, expanding U.S. nuclear deterrence in Europe could reassure continental allies of continued U.S. military support at a time when President Donald Trump has led an effort to reduce his country's conventional defense involvement in Europe
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/nato…Lithuania signals interest in American nukes
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/lithuania…The U.S. is withdrawing thousands of troops based in Germany and Poland as the rift between the administration of President Donald Trump and its NATO allies and partners in Europe over the Iran war widens
Reutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…Romanian president provides update on those injured in drone strike on apartment building
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…The impact sparked a fire, injured two people and prompted an overnight emergency response
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/05…Russian invasion fears horror after drones spotted over Baltic nations
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…As Ukraine steps up long-range attacks on Russian Baltic Sea oil shipping ports, some of its drones have missed their targets and led to security warnings in neighbouring countries
Reutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…Ukraine’s drone commander warns Lukashenka about 500 potential targets in Belarus
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/05…As Ukraine steps up long-range attacks on Russian Baltic Sea oil shipping ports, some of its drones have missed their targets and led to security warnings in neighbouring countries
Reutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…Trump pauses US troops deployment in Lithuania in 'revenge' plot against NATO
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…The canceled deployment involved the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division, a force of more than 4,000 troops known as the "Black Jack" brigade, which had already begun preparations for a nine-month rotation to Poland and other NATO eastern-flank nations, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday night
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/donald…Ukraine drone attacks wipe out power for 500,000 Russians
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/world/news…Local authorities did not identify the unmanned aerial vehicle as Russian or Ukrainian
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/stray…