State Defense Council

President: Lithuanian public, politicians have to decide on military draft for women

The general public and politicians have to decide whether universal military conscription in Lithuania should include women, Darius Kuliesius, President...

Lithuania's state defense council to discuss Russia tensions near Ukraine

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda is convening on Monday morning a meeting of the State Defense Council to discuss tensions in the region over Russia...

Veryga: presidential office doesn’t want to call SDC meeting over COVID-19 vaccine

Lithuanian Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga claims the presidential office see no basis for calling a meeting of the State Defense Council over the...

State Defense Council to decide on participation in coronavirus vaccine creation

Lithuania's State Defense Council will decide on the country's participation in the creation of a coronavirus vaccine together with EU member states.

Russia dismisses reports of possible spy swap with Lithuania and Norway

The spokeswoman for Russia 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said she had no information on a possible exchange of spies with Lithuania and...