A US armored vehicle that went missing in Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a 6-day search. However, confirmation is awaited about the fate of the four missing American soldiers who were on board. Watch this report for more details!

Search continues for missing US soldiers in Lithuania as vehicle is recovered

Lithuanian and US forces have been conducting a relentless search operation for 72 hours now to find the four US soldiers who went missing during a tactical training exercise. The soldiers were stationed on the Lithuanian and Belarusian border for almost about 2 months. The soldiers were from the first brigade, the third brigade infantry division, and they went missing during training exercises about 15 kilometers from Belarus, near the city of Pabrade in Lithuania, late on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

US soldiers went missing during a military exercise on march 26

Lithuanian and US forces have been conducting a relentless search operation for 48 hours now to find the four US soldiers who went missing during a tactical training exercise. The soldiers were stationed on the Lithuanian and Belarusian border for almost about 2 months. The soldiers were from the first brigade, the third brigade infantry division, and they went missing during training exercises about 15 kilometers from Belarus, near the city of Pabrade in Lithuania, late on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

Mysterious case of 4 US Army soldiers missing in Lithuania, search underway

Lithuania: Search underway for missing US soldiers

Lithuanian national Alexsej Besciokov, wanted by the US for allegedly using cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to launder criminal proceeds was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Kerala Police.

Lithuanian crypto fugitive Alexsej Besciokov arrested in India at US request

World: For Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, all of which are NATO members bordering Russia, energy security has been closely tied to national security. 

‘Freedom from threats, blackmail’: Baltic states cut power ties with Russia, plug into European grid

China warns retaliation after Lithuania expels three embassy staffers, says could take 'countermeasures'

Lithuania kicks out three Chinese embassy staff amidst tensions over Taiwan

Cargo plane crashes into home near Vilnius airport, bursts into flames, leaving one dead

Lithuanians are voting in the second and final round of parliamentary polls today. The election comes amid rising public discontent driven by strict covid-19 measures, political scandals and an influx of migrants from Belarus. These issues have significantly impacted the popularity of the current administration. Watch to know more.

Lithuania Elections: Security Concerns Dominate Lithuania's Poll

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, all NATO members bordering Russia, have decided to join forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders.

Gravitas: Russia superior war-machinery makes NATO nervous, nations of US-led bloc plan 'drone wall'

Lithuania voted in a presidential election dominated by security concerns. However, the main candidates all agreed that NATO and EU members should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia.

Lithuania re-elects President Gitanas Nauseda for the second term | Race To Power

Staunch Ukraine supporter Gitanas Nauseda wins second term as Lithuanian President

Moscow is claiming to have secured key positions in Kharkiv while Ukraine is desperately fighting back with limited resources as it waits for Western weapons to reach the front lines. This desperate situation has parked a fiery debate amongst Western allies. Is it time to rewrite the Rules of Engagement?

Lithuania seeks bold shift in Kyiv strategy | Will NATO cross the red line?

Lithuania elections: President Nauseda leads first round of polls

Lithuania elections: Focus on security as Lithuania votes in Presidential election

Putin’s nuclear threats could destroy relationship with China: EU diplomat

Lithuania elections: Fears over Russia's war against Ukraine

The Lithuanian and the Polish forces held massive military exercises the week-long drills called the Brave Griffin 24. The exercises are being held along the Suwalki gap. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war | Polish & Lithuanian forces hold joint military drills amid Ukraine war

Ukraine war | Polish & Lithuanian forces hold military drills amid Russia Ukraine war

Two suspects detained in Poland over attack on Navalny aide Leonid Volkov in Lithuania

Germany has started deploying troops to NATO ally Lithuania, with the country's defence minister calling it an "important step". It is the first time since World War II that German soldiers are stationed outside the country on a permanent basis.

First German troops arrive in Lithuania; Kremlin issues warning

First German soldiers arrive in Lithuania for permanent force

Alexei Navalny's ally Leonid Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuanian capital

Reacting to recent attacks on Indian students in the US, the White House has asserted that there is no such excuse for violence based on race, gender or any other factor and called it unacceptable.

US | White House on attack on Indian students: Biden administraion working to thwart attacks

NATO states plan to construct hundreds of bunkers to thwart Russian invasion

Neel Acharya, an Indian student studying at Purdue University, who was missing since Sunday was confirmed dead by authorities in the US state of Indiana. Earlier, Vivek Saini, an MBA student in Georgia's Lithonia, was brutally killed by a homeless drug-addict.

US: Purdue University student confirmed dead | Horrific incidents from United States' Georgia

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was in Estonia as part of his two-day visit to the Baltic states. The trip was aimed to stop War fatigue amongst Ukraine's Western allies and also to secure more financial and military aid for the country.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky thanks Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia supporting its war

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Lithuania on visit to Baltic allies with focus on war, EU integration

After Poland, Lithuania closes border checkpoints with Belarus due to ‘geopolitical circumstances’

Latvia sends army to guard border with Belarus after nearly 100 illegal crossing attempts in 24 hours

The Wagner organisation, a mercenary organisation that rose to prominence following its open rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin at an abortive mutiny attempt, is once again in the spotlight. Poland is now concerned about the group's activities.

Poland, Lithuania mull shutting borders over Wagner threat

Wagner fighters move closer to Poland border, could pose as migrants to enter EU, warns Polish PM

All eyes are on Lithuania for the NATO summit because it's just 150 kilometres from Russia, the city has already been emboldened as well and several leaders among the 31 member nations are en route to the city including US President Joe Biden.

US President Joe Biden in London, to meet PM Rishi Sunak and King Charles

The timer is taking its last ticks and toks and NATO doesn't have a snooze button at least on some issues. Heads of state of all 31 NATO member countries will be in the Lithuanian capital on Tuesday. It is a two-day Summit and there is some hard talk expected.

Countdown to NATO Summit in Vilnius

Erdogan supports Ukraine's NATO membership as Zelensky seeks backing ahead of Lithuania summit

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: Germany to station troops in Lithuania

With eyes on Russia, Germany to permanently station 4,000 troops in Lithuania

Germany on Monday said it was prepared to station 4,000 troops in Lithuania after the Baltic nation called on NATO to strengthen its eastern flank. "Germany is ready to permanently station a robust brigade in Lithuania," Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on a visit to Vilnius, conditioned on the "necessary infrastructure" and "compatibility with NATO plans".

Germany set to station 4,000 troops permanently in Lithuania

Estonia becomes first Baltic nation to legalise same-sex marriage

Lithuania's Ambassador, Diana Mickeviciene has termed China's ambassador to France's comments on the sovereignty of Baltic states as "unacceptable." Chinese ambassador Lu Shaye's statement that ex-Soviet states lack the basis of sovereignty has sparked outrage in Europe, with Lithuania and other Baltic states summoning top Chinese diplomats. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Mickeviciene said, "We really reacted with lots of concerns, you may have seen my foreign minister as well as many foreign ministers from Europe, rejecting that statement of ambassador of China in France". She also spoke about ties with India, especially in the backdrop of India opening up its first ever mission in the country.

Lithuania's Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene speaks to WION on ties with India, China

Remarks made by Chinese envoy on the status of ex-Soviet states drew severe flak from several countries across Europe. In an exclusive interview, the Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene, raised serious concerns over China's remarks. Watch the video to know more.

Lithuania Ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene speaks to WION about Chinese envoy's remarks

In an exclusive interview with WION's Sidhant Sibal, the Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene has termed China's ambassador to France's comments on the sovereignty of Baltic states as "unacceptable." She also added that China should not repeat the narrative of an aggressive nation.

'China should not repeat the narrative of an aggressive nation', says Lithuania Ambassador to India

Lithuania Ambassador to India Speaks Out: China Should Avoid Aggressive Narrative

Lithuania's envoy calls Chinese ambassador's comment on ex-Soviet states 'unacceptable'

Chinese ambassador questions sovereignty of former Soviet countries; France, Ukraine, Baltic nations dismayed

Lithuania bans Russian nationals from purchasing property in country

Lithuanian embassy in India collaborates for Sanskrit-Lithuanian street art project

Lithuania looks to build bridges with India in high-tech and manufacturing says Lithuanian Vice Minister for economy Karolis Zemaitis while speaking to WION's Siddhant Sibbal.

'We are looking to cooperate with India', says Lithuanian Vice Minister Karolis Zemaitis

Lithuania looks to build bridges with India in high-tech and manufacturing: Vice Minister Karolis Žemaitis

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