Gitanas Nausėda stories

Sep 22, 2026

US confirms new troop rotation to Lithuania amid NATO eastern flank concerns

The United States has confirmed deployment of a new rotation of troops to Lithuania after President Gitanas Nausėda personally appealed to President Donald Trump to maintain forces on NATO's eastern flank. The announcement comes as Lithuania reveals it has prepared evacuation plans in response to Russian threats.

Sep 22, 20264 sources

Aug 26, 2026

CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare visit to Moscow to warn Russia against NATO attacks

CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with Russian intelligence counterparts on Tuesday in a rare secretive visit aimed at easing regional tensions and warning against attacks on NATO allies and cooperation with Iran. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed his country had been informed of the visit in advance.

Aug 26, 20267 sources