Lithuania–Russia relations or the Russo-Lithuanian relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Lithuania and the Russian Federation. They have been marked by a long and turbulent history dating back to the Middle Ages. The …

Jun 22, 2022 · New tensions between Moscow and the West are rising after Lithuania decided to halt the transport of some goods through its territory to the Russian region of Kaliningrad as part of European Union sanctions on the Kremlin.

Jan 5, 2025 · Vilnius, Lithuania, the country’s capital, was named European Christmas Capital 2025 by the Christmas Cities Network. This honor highlights the city’s holiday spirit, culture, and community engagement. To that end, Vilnius is decorated to the nines with wreaths, garland, trees, and angels adorning its historic streets. On November 29, 2024, Cathedral Square in Vilnius hosted a Christmas ...

Jun 21, 2022 · Russia has warned Lithuania of "serious" consequences after it banned the rail transfer of some goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad. Russia "will certainly respond to such hostile...

On 4 April 2022, Lithuania decided to downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia "in response to Russia's military aggression against sovereign Ukraine and the atrocities committed by the Russian armed forces in various occupied Ukrainian cities, including the heinous massacre in …

Jun 21, 2022 · Russia has reacted furiously after Lithuania banned the passage of sanctioned goods across its territory and into Kaliningrad. But Lithuania says it is merely upholding European Union sanctions,...

Jun 21, 2022 · Russia has threatened Lithuania with serious consequences if the Baltic country prevents it from exporting EU-sanctioned goods to the exclave of Kaliningrad by rail.

Oct 30, 2022 · The recent deployment of around 9,000 Russian troops to Belarus is fuelling fears that if Ukraine falls, Lithuania could be Moscow's next target

Jun 22, 2022 · New tensions between Moscow and the West are rising after Lithuania decided to halt the transport of some goods through its territory to the Russian region of Kaliningrad as part of European...

Mar 1, 2023 · Since 2021, the tiny Baltic nation of Lithuania has come up against three authoritarian regimes: Belarus, China, and Russia. Its capital, Vilnius, is at the forefront of Western support for Kiev.