AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBaltic Drone Defense Push: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have asked the European Commission for €500 million to boost counter-drone capabilities, warning that Russian long-range UAVs and hybrid attacks could increasingly test NATO’s eastern flank. Nuclear Weapons Debate in Lithuania: The Lithuanian parliament backed a constitutional amendment to remove the ban on deploying nuclear weapons and hosting foreign military bases, a move Russia says would make Lithuania a target. Energy Grid Hardening: Lithuania is designing a drone-proof electricity substation near Kaliningrad, with added security costs already at least €48 million, as Vilnius seeks EU help for protecting critical infrastructure. US-Troop and Evacuation Readiness: Lithuania is preparing evacuation plans amid rising Russian threats, while new US troop rotations are set to continue strengthening deterrence. UN Ukraine Ceasefire Call: 50 countries and the EU urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire at the UN, with the US not joining the statement. Vilnius Culture: The Italian Embassy-backed lecture by Luca Lo Pinto is set for Vilnius’ contemporary art scene. Sports Spotlight: Rytas Vilnius plays Shanghai Sharks in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, with the match live and heavily watched.
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