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Reduced protection, rising tensions: Inside Lithuania’s strained relations with Belarus opposition

Belarusian opposition in neighboring Lithuania had a tough week. Lithuania’s new government quietly reduced the state-provided security for exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a move that has been attributed to financial concerns and a perceived lower threat level. The headquarters of Belarus’ democratic forces shut down, – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com […]

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Lithuania’s president calls for Ukraine’s involvement in peace talks, stronger regional defense against Russia, AP reports

Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized the necessity of Ukraine’s full involvement in peace negotiations and increased defense spending by regional countries to prevent future Russian aggression. In an interview with the Associated Press, Nauseda warned that a peace settlement without proper deterrents would allow Russia to consolidate its forces and prepare for further military action.”You […]