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Live. Drones, bunkers and political turmoil: what’s going on in Lithuania?

Updated: 21/05/2026 - 8:02 GMT+2

A drone incursion into Lithuania on Wednesday brought the capital to a standstill and forced the country’s leaders to shelter in a bunker. Ursula von der Leyen has said Europe will respond with “unity and strength”. We speak to Lithuania’s defence minister, Robertas Kaunas.

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