Tomas Dapkus

TV Anchor, Political Editor

[Vilnius University @VU_LT]

A new #study by Vilnius University and partners reveals that medieval #Vilnius was already attracting Christian migrants from hundreds of kilometres away, while Lithuania remained the last pagan state in Europe: https://t.co/z2Q7sKOz3L

[Reuters @Reuters]

Lithuania appoints Sinkevicius prime minister with pledge of defence spending, US troop presence https://t.co/r7IZzw2ub2 https://t.co/r7IZzw2ub2

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

Ukraine’s Neighbors Seek Shelter as More and More Drones Fly Overhead https://t.co/pytGB1xBiq via @NYTimes

[Rob Lee @RALee85]

"Semen Kryvonos, NABU's director, told reporters today the probe spanned the energy and defence sectors and that numerous Ukrainian weapons manufacturers, including drone companies, were under investigation for alleged corruption." @ChristopherJM
https://t.co/p2iw7DoBU7

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.

https://t.co/TXKVGWEZGc

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

Prisoner Swap in Eastern Europe Frees 10, Including Accused Spies

Multiple countries took part in the exchange of prisoners, as the Trump administration’s outreach to Belarus continued to pay dividends

https://t.co/KMkvkgCC5x

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

@marcin_przydacz Congratulations!

[Reuters @Reuters]

Germany's military shuns Palantir for now, cyber chief tells Handelsblatt https://t.co/i4YsIZpOqg https://t.co/i4YsIZpOqg

[Ronen Bergman @ronenbergman]

Information reaching Israel suggests that in recent hours, the chances of a pause in the war have significantly increased.

·The current assessment is that even before President Trump’s ultimatum expires, the two sides—Iran and the United States—may reach an agreement on (at least):
o A short ceasefire (one or two weeks);
o The reopening (possibly in a somewhat limited capacity) of the Straits of Hormuz;
o Negotiations between the parties with the involvement of mediating countries.

This development comes against the backdrop of a request from the Prime Minister of Pakistan to President Trump to extend the ultimatum deadline by two weeks (a timeframe the President is known to be quite partial to), as well as a certain Iranian softening regarding their previous demand to finalize only a comprehensive agreement and their refusal to discuss a limited ceasefire.

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

A Lithuanian oak was named the 2026 European Tree of the Year today, putting an end to four years of Polish domination in the Eurovision-like contest.

https://t.co/dbSpRzEdqX

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

Don’t look away, @la_Biennale. This is the ugly face of barbaric Russia—destroyed UNESCO World Heritage in the protected center of Lviv. This is the barbarism you wish to normalize at the Biennale. Get real!

[Valerie Hopkins @VALERIEinNYT]

Maria Kalesnikava spent more than 5 years in jail in Belarus for daring to oppose Lukashenko, much of it incommunicado - no letters or parcels. Refusing to give in to hatred or anger, she danced in her cell. Now she campaigns to free others from his jails
https://t.co/7bV7478vJc

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

U.S. Lifts Fertilizer Sanctions on Belarus as Iran War Causes Price Surge

https://t.co/cxK82vob86 via @NYTimes

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War

The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out.

https://t.co/dNJs8Omlrt via @NYTimes

[Anatoly Kurmanaev @AKurmanaev]

Delcy's "allies say her obsession with work is driven by her vision of Venezuela’s economic development; her detractors say she pursues control for control’s sake, revealing a broader desire for power."
Our Delcy profile, with some interesting tidbits.
https://t.co/2ELXBnMZic

[Anatoly Kurmanaev @AKurmanaev]

*Maduro's constant dancing became the last straw for Trump, he pressed the button

*White House settled on Delcy as an acceptable candidate. Her ability to edge up oil output under sanctions impressed some Trump officials

*Machado was never a frontrunner

https://t.co/DvhHvYVjR1

[Sergey Radchenko @DrRadchenko]

https://t.co/YEcH54bChI

[Tomas Dapkus @Tomas_Dapkus]

Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions

https://t.co/qpaz6u74Ru via @NYTimes

[Inga Ruginienė @IRuginiene]

I am grateful to John Coale, the United States Special Envoy to Belarus, and Christopher W. Smith, DAS for Eastern Europe, for an important and constructive conversation on regional security issues.

The US is a time-tested ally and strategic partner, we deeply appreciate its enduring contribution and close cooperation on most important matters.

[john coale @johnpcoale]

After negotiations with Belarus, 31 Ukrainians were released from prison today. Thank you @ChiefDI_Ukraine for your close coordination on this deal. This is another positive step from President Lukashenko as we continue to work toward bigger goals. As Special Presidential Envoy to Belarus, I have been leading these negotiations with @ChrisWelbySmith and the strong support of @realDonaldTrump.