Lithuania will not lift sanctions against russia and Belarus until Ukraine’s territorial integrity is fully restored

Lithuania

The restrictions will remain in place until Ukraine achieves justice — the restoration of its territories, compensation for damages

06 Oct 2025

Lithuania


Lithuanian fined for receiving money from russian ‘Pravfond’

Lithuania

Pravfond has been under EU sanctions since 2023, but its funds continued to flow to Lithuanian citizens

04 Oct 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania proposes two options for using frozen russian assets

Lithuania

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that the EU remains skeptical about proposals to use frozen russian assets

04 Sep 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania calls for confiscation of frozen russian assets

Lithuania

Lithuanian authorities say there are a number of legal decisions that could allow the confiscation of frozen russian assets in favour of Ukraine

30 Aug 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania uncovers scheme to supply equipment to russian oil companies in circumvention of sanctions

Lithuania

The Criminal Service of the Lithuanian Customs Department reported the uncovering of a ‘particularly brazen’ scheme to circumvent international sanctions against russia

23 Aug 2025

Lithuania


Western sanctions against russia intensify Kaliningrad's isolation

Lithuania

In russia, freight transit costs on routes to the Kaliningrad region have increased significantly since the introduction of sanctions

27 Jul 2025

Lithuania


A Lithuanian company founded by russians helped transfer over €50 million to russia

Lithuania

EasyStaff, a company founded in Vilnius by two russians, helped transfer at least €50 million to russia

24 Jul 2025

Lithuania


The Lithuanian Seimas allowed the introduction of national economic sanctions against russia and Belarus

Lithuania

Lithuanian Parliament approves amendments to law allowing freezing of assets of russia and Belarus

25 Jun 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania condemns Russia's abuse of EU medical exemptions to circumvent sanctions

Lithuania

Lithuania accuses Russia of systematically abusing EU medical exemptions to import banned dual-use goods

13 Jun 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania sees no point in imposing sanctions against Russia and Belarus on its own

Lithuania

If the European Union does not extend economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus, it makes no sense for Lithuania to impose such sanctions on its own

12 Jun 2025

Lithuania


The President of Lithuania called for maximum sanctions against Russia

Lithuania

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has spoken out in favor of expanding sanctions against Russia, calling for decisive action from Europe

09 Jun 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania calls on EU to impose sanctions on Russia where it “really hurts”

Lithuania

Foreign Minister of Lithuania Kęstutis Grigorius Budrys stated that the 18th package of sanctions imposed by the European Union should “hit the aggressor where it really hurts”

21 May 2025

Lithuania


The Lithuanian Seimas has tightened liability for violations of international sanctions

Lithuania

On Thursday, May 15, the Lithuanian Seimas expanded criminal and administrative liability for any violations or circumvention of international sanctions

15 May 2025

Lithuania


Lithuanian logistics company searched on suspicion of sanctions violations

Lithuania

Investigators seized €100,000 in cash, weapons, and goods worth approximately €1.5 million that may be subject to sanctions

13 May 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania proposes new sanctions package against Russia, while previous one has not yet been adopted

Lithuania

Lithuania initiates discussion of 18th package of sanctions against Russia, although 17th package has not yet been adopted

09 May 2025

Lithuania


A scheme to circumvent sanctions on supplies to Belarus and Russia has been uncovered in Lithuania

Lithuania

Large-scale searches were conducted in Vilnius at a company suspected of violating sanctions

24 Apr 2025

Lithuania


Lithuanian Seimas extends sanctions against citizens of Belarus and Russia for another year

Lithuania

115 members of the Sejm voted in favour of extending the sanctions, none against, and one abstention

17 Apr 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania plans to impose new sanctions against Russia if the EU does not extend its

Lithuania

Lithuania wants to be able to impose national economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus if they are not extended at the EU level

11 Apr 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania to auction confiscated trucks and fire trucks from Belarus

Lithuania

Lithuania to auction off trucks and fire trucks confiscated due to sanctions evasion

31 Mar 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania searched for supplying cars to russia in violation of sanctions

Lithuania

Two Belarusian and two Lithuanian citizens were detained on suspicion of violating international sanctions

05 Feb 2025

Lithuania


Resident of Vilnius district found guilty of supplying weapons and ammunition to russia

Lithuania

Vilnius Regional Court finds guilty of violating international sanctions for transporting firearms to russia

24 Jan 2025

Lithuania


Lithuanian government eases restrictions on exports of dual-use goods

Lithuania

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal to ease restrictions imposed by the former government on the export of dual-use goods by air to non-EU countries

23 Jan 2025

Lithuania


Lithuania may extend sanctions for russian and Belarusian citizens for another year

Lithuania

Lithuania plans to extend national sanctions against russians and Belarusians for another year as russia continues war in Ukraine

23 Dec 2024

Lithuania


Lithuanian car exporter fails to pay €13.6 mln fine for sanctions breach

Lithuania

Customs decided not to start collecting the fine until the dispute is resolved in court

08 Nov 2024

Lithuania


Lithuanian customs officers seized 13 cars while trying to export used cars to russia

Lithuania

The company is suspected of violating international sanctions

31 Oct 2024

Lithuania


Two Lithuanian companies fined for violating sanctions against russia

Lithuania

Each of the companies received a fine of 10 thousand euros

10 Sep 2024

Lithuania


Another company violating anti-russian sanctions is fined €1.27 million in Lithuania

Lithuania

The company imported coal and rubber from russia to Lithuania

16 Aug 2024

Lithuania


Lithuania reports an increase in the number of attempts to sanction evasion against russia and Belarus

Lithuania

Currently, about 50 pre-trial investigations related to sanction evasion are underway, and some of them have already been resolved

13 Aug 2024

Lithuania


Lithuania investigates a case of smuggling of sanctioned goods to russia worth almost €2 million

Lithuania

The suspects are seven individuals and four legal entities

13 Aug 2024

Lithuania


Lithuanian vehicle export company fined €13.6m for breaching sanctions

Lithuania

The proceeds of the fine will be transferred to a fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine

07 Aug 2024

Lithuania