The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground.
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Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.
Nijole Sadunaite, Lithuanian Nun Who Opposed Soviet Rule, Dies at 85
A dissident who promoted democracy and religious freedom, she was arrested by the K.G.B. After independence from Moscow, she was honored by Lithuania’s Parliament.
A C.I.A. Black Site Remains a Touchy Subject for Lithuania
Despite rulings in European courts saying the Baltic country was home to a secret prison, the issue has been shrouded in official secrecy in a nation closely allied with the United States.
‘The Russian Language Is Everywhere Again’: Exiles Cause Unease in Lithuania
An influx of exiled Russian activists and refugees from Ukraine and Belarus is stirring fears in a country that fought to preserve its language and culture under Soviet occupation.
Navalny’s Heirs Seek a Political Future in Russia
Aleksei Navalny’s team has found a new leader in the opposition leader’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya. But Navalny’s death has so far brought little change to their insular tactics.
Putin’s Drive to Rewrite History Snares a Retired Lithuanian Judge
A few years ago, Kornelija Maceviciene ruled against Soviet officers for a brutal crackdown on pro-independence protesters in her country in 1991. That has made her a target for a Russian court.
Poland Demands That Belarus Expel Russia’s Wagner Fighters
Officials from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia says the presence of the paramilitary force in Belarus following a short-lived rebellion in Russia poses a threat.
Poland and Lithuania Warn Against ‘Provocations’ From Wagner in Belarus
The notice came a few days after two helicopters bearing Belarusian flags violated Polish airspace.
Zelensky Leaves NATO Summit With Mixed Results
The Ukrainian leader secured new pledges of weapons and reaffirmed security commitments from Western allies, but it was not clear how significant a boost they could provide for his country’s counteroffensive.