Latest news in Lithuania? September 13th, 2026

The major news developments in Lithuania as of September 13, 2026:

• Firm Response to Kremlin Threats: Lithuanian defense officials and lawmakers publicly rejected renewed threats from Moscow following remarks by Russian officials regarding potential nuclear weapons deployment in the region. Members of the parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense emphasized that Lithuania has been a target since joining NATO and that Russian intimidation will not dictate Vilnius’s national security policy. RBC-Ukraine+ 1
• Constitutional Steps on Defense Deployments: The push comes directly after Lithuania’s parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs moved forward with proposed amendments to Article 137 of the constitution. The reform aims to lift long-standing restrictions prohibiting foreign military bases and weapons of mass destruction on Lithuanian soil, aligning national law with broader NATO collective defense frameworks. ConstitutionNet
• Kaunas Hate Incident Investigation: Lithuanian law enforcement opened an investigation in Kaunas after an incident outside the local mosque during Friday prayers. A group of demonstrators caused disruptions, and a pig’s head was left near the site, drawing condemnation and triggering a police probe under hate crime statutes. UA.NEWS+ 1
• Preparations for EU Council Role: The Ministry of Finance and diplomatic leadership are finalizing priority agendas for Lithuania’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, centering on the EU multi-year budget, European defense integration, and sustained financial backing for Ukraine. IIEA