German Troop Deployment in Lithuania

Germany deploys troops in Lithuania, marking the first time since World War II that German forces will be based outside the country on a long-term basis. The deployment is part of NATO's efforts to strengthen its eastern flank and deter possible Russian aggression.

Attack on Leonid Volkov, Ally of Alexei Navalny

Leonid Volkov, a close ally and top strategist of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was attacked near his home in Lithuania's capital Vilnius. The assailant smashed a window of Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes, and hit him with a hammer. Volkov was later taken to a hospital. This incident occurred nearly a month after Navalny's unexplained death in a remote Arctic penal colony.

Attack on Leonid Volkov in Lithuania

Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff of Alexey Navalny, was attacked outside his house in Lithuania. The attack comes days before Russia's presidential election.

NATO Rotational Air Defense Model in Lithuania

NATO countries are implementing a rotational air defense model stationed in Lithuania to boost Europe's defense capabilities in response to calls from the Baltic states. The defense systems will be operational later this year, and the equipment includes Patriot surface-to-air missile systems provided by a European ally.