AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBorder Security & Defence Funding: Lithuania’s parliament moves to tighten Russian citizens’ transit through Lithuania, proposing a six-hour limit while keeping the EU’s 24-hour cap and pushing for stricter monitoring via licence-plate systems. Migration & Border Incidents: Lithuania’s VSAT commander Rustamas Liubajevas resigns after a late-July Belarus-to-Lithuania tunnel incident where migrants assaulted border guards. International Justice: Lithuania says it is not considering withdrawing from the International Criminal Court amid U.S. pressure on ICC member states. EU Eastern Flank Pressure: Latvia urges the EU to add €7bn for defence costs tied to lost trade with Russia and higher military spending. Drone Threat: A satellite-imagery investigation says Russia has expanded long-range jet drone launch infrastructure near Ukraine and Belarus, potentially bringing NATO states including Lithuania into range. Local Politics: LSDP proposes free public transport in Vilnius from Sept 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 to ease living costs and congestion. Culture & Society: Vilnius hosts its fifth international Corgi Race with 150 dogs from nine countries, turning the capital into a “European capital of corgis.”
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