Lithuania says Russia was behind arson of Vilnius Ikea store in 2024; EU foreign policy chief questions Putin’s motivesThe Lithuanian prosecutor general has said that Russian military intelligence was behind the arson of an Ikea store in Vilnius in 2024.In an update into its investigation (in Lithuanian), the authorities said the main suspect engaged with Russian military and security services and accepted payment for plans to attack shopping centres in Lithuania and Latvia to “intimidate the societies of both countries” in a bid to stop their support for Ukraine. Continue reading...
On March 17, 2025, the Kremlin confirmed a phone call between Putin and Trump scheduled for Tuesday, where they will discuss a Ukraine ceasefire plan, amidst European leaders questioning Russia's intentions. The article also covers various other events including international support for Ukraine, concerns about Russian interference in EU countries, and other political developments.
