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Baltic states, Poland ask IT giants to ban accounts of Russia, Belarus aut
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], February 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland will ask IT giants to suspend the accounts of the authorities of Russia and Belarus, as well as the state-run media, amid Russia's operation in Ukraine, the Lithuanian government said on Monday.
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Ukraine crisis: Biden authorises additional US forces, military equipment
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local) authorized additional movements of US forces and military equipment in Europe to "strengthen" Baltic allies in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, following Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering troops into two sepa
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US Defense Secy Austin to visit Lithuania on Saturday
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Vilnius [Lithuania], February 17 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Lithuania on Saturday, where he will discuss security in the Baltic region with the country's leadership and military officials, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Germany deploying additional NATO forces in Lithuania this week: Vilnius
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Vilnius [Lithuania], February 14 (ANI/Sputnik): A NATO reinforcement unit from Germany is arriving in Lithuania on Monday. Besides, additional military forces are expected in the Baltic country later this week, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Disappointed by China for using 'coercive trade practices' against Lithuan
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], February 8 (ANI): The UK is disappointed by China over the latter using "coercive" trade practices against Lithuania, said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday as Beijing has been targetting the Baltic nation over its decision to host a Taiwanese representative office in t
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US suggests Lithuania rename Taiwan's representative office to deescalate
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): The Biden administration has suggested the Lithuanian government rename Taiwan's representative office in the Baltic nation in an effort to deescalate tension between Vilnius and China, reported Sputnik on Friday.
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Sweden boosts patrols on Gotland Island amid NATO-Russia tensions: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Sweden has decided to boost patrols on the Gotland island in the Baltic Sea amid the tensions in the NATO-Russia relations, media reported.
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China accuses US of instigating Lithuania to undermine one-China principle
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 10 (ANI): Amid the growing tension between China and Lithuania over the opening of Taiwan's mission in the Baltic nation, Beijing asked Vilnis to change its policy in relation to Taipei, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
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US trade chief discusses with EU official support for Lithuania amid Chine
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): US Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed with a senior European Union official the United States' support for the bloc, amid the growing tension between China and Lithuania over the opening of Taiwan's mission in the Baltic nation, the US Trade Repres
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Lithuania blocks railway contract with Chinese company: Report
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 7 (ANI): Lithuania has reportedly blocked a railway contract with a China-owned company, amid the growing tension between Vilnius and Beijing over the opening of Taiwan's mission in the Baltic nation.
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Taiwan announces to establish USD 200 mn fund in Lithuanian industry amid
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 5 (ANI): Taiwan has announced to establish USD 200 mn fund to invest in the Lithuanian industry as the Baltic nation's companies facing custom clearance issues at Chinese ports, reported Sputnik.
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As Lithuanian shipments remain stranded at Chinese ports over custom issue
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 3 (ANI): Taiwan has decided to purchase a shipment of Lithuanian rum to prevent it from being potentially blocked by Chinese customs amid Beijing's growing economic sanctions on the Baltic state, reported local media.
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