Lithuania

Lithuania, a Baltic nation and EU member, is currently newsworthy due to its strong support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Recent events highlight Lithuania's role as a host for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who held a joint press conference with the Lithuanian and Polish presidents in Vilnius. Lithuania is also grappling with the repercussions of Russian aggression, including accusations of Russia's GRU masterminding arson attacks on a plant supplying radio wave scanners to the Ukrainian military. Furthermore, Lithuania is facing internal challenges related to its acceptance of Russian dissidents, with calls for the expulsion of one dissident due to controversial comments about Ukrainian officials. These events underscore Lithuania's strategic importance in the region, its commitment to supporting Ukraine, and its vulnerability to Russian influence and espionage.