Latest news in Lithuania? September 10th, 2026

Here are the key developments and latest news regarding Lithuania as of September 10, 2026:

• Move to Lift Constitutional Ban on Nuclear Deployments: Lithuania’s parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs approved a legislative proposal (voting 7–2) to strike Article 137 from the Lithuanian Constitution. The clause currently bans foreign military bases and weapons of mass destruction on Lithuanian soil. Lawmakers backing the amendment argue that removing the restriction is crucial for collective deterrence and aligns Lithuania with NATO defense plans, following similar legal adjustments recently made in Finland. ConstitutionNet+ 2
• EU Council Presidency Priorities Outlined: Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys detailed Lithuania’s core priorities ahead of its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Key focuses include accelerating EU enlargement for Ukraine and Moldova, enforcing stricter sanctions packages against Russia and Belarus, and reinforcing transatlantic defense cooperation. Ukrinform+ 1
• Baltic Port Controls on Russian Grain: Along with its Baltic neighbors, Lithuanian officials have advanced talks regarding coordinated, tighter oversight and joint inspections on Russian agricultural and grain transits moving through regional sea routes and ports.
• Defense Support and Drone Tech Delivery: Lithuanian defense manufacturing initiatives continue joint technical evaluations with Ukraine, including field tests of newly delivered Lithuanian-produced FORECASTER and AVENGER 5 unmanned aerial systems, alongside an additional direct logistical handover of vehicles for Ukrainian defense units organized through coordination groups in Vilnius. Мілітарний