Russian threats against Baltics ‘unacceptable’ and danger to ‘our entire union’, EU’s von der Leyen says - as it happened

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jakub-krupa· May 20, 2026 · 2:11 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 51 views

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Russian threats against Baltics ‘unacceptable’ and danger to ‘our entire union’, EU’s von der Leyen says - as it happened

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Lithuania has lifted its drone alert after a suspected drone approached from Belarus. The drone was reported to have flown near Lentvaris, close to the capital Vilnius, before changing direction. Further details are expected to emerge regarding the incident.

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▪Lithuania lifted its drone alert after a suspected drone incident.
▪The drone was spotted near Lentvaris, close to Vilnius.
▪The drone diverted in a different direction before any action was taken.

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04.11 EDTLithuania lifts drone alertThe drone alert in Lithuania has just been lifted, with the country’s defence minister quoted by Reuters as saying that the drone flew by Lentvaris near the capital, Vilnius, before diverting in a different direction.We will no doubt get more details on this soon.Share

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