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Friday, 16 October 2026

Shooting at an Oregon elementary school: three children and a teacher killed

Police officers investigating a shooting scene on a closed street
Police officers investigating a shooting scene on a closed street Image: 15min.lt

On Thursday, at an elementary school in the U.S. state of Oregon, an armed attacker shot three children and one teacher, police reported.

Why it matters This is a painful piece of news that adds to the U.S. school violence statistics and once again raises the question of gun availability and school safety.

Trump criticizes Zelensky and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil plants

D. Trump
D. Trump Image: delfi.lt

In an interview, U.S. President Donald Trump called Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries a disgrace, and about relations with Kyiv's leader Volodymyr Zelensky he said that with him it is harder than with Vladimir Putin.

Why it matters The disagreements between Washington and Kyiv directly affect Ukraine's support in the war with Russia.

Earlier on this storyZelensky says he feels betrayed over US agreement with Moscow on diesel Russian missile struck Kyiv power plant, two people killed

EC member Andrius Kubilius will visit Lithuania for four days

Andrius Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius Image: delfi.lt

European Commission member responsible for defense and space Andrius Kubilius on Friday begins an official four-day visit to Lithuania, where he will deliver a report on the role of universities in strengthening European security.

Why it matters Kubilius is one of the highest-ranking Lithuanian officials in Brussels, so his agenda in Lithuania reflects EU defense and education priorities.

Thursday, 15 October 2026

Zelensky says he feels betrayed over US agreement with Moscow on diesel

V. Zelenskyy
V. Zelenskyy Image: delfi.lt

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted on Wednesday that he felt betrayed when US President Donald Trump announced an agreement on diesel supply with Russia, which has faced harsh sanctions over the war.

Why it matters This shows a growing gap between US and Ukrainian positions on Russia, which directly concerns Lithuania's security as well.

Earlier on this storyRussian missile struck Kyiv power plant, two people killed

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Russian missile struck Kyiv power plant, two people killed

A building on fire with smoke and emergency lights
A building on fire with smoke and emergency lights Image: delfi.lt

On Tuesday evening, two people were killed and another 21 were injured in a Russian attack in Kyiv, and the strike was delivered to a Kyiv power plant. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine was not warned in advance about this attack by Western allies.

Why it matters The attack shows that Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy sector, and the lack of warnings raises questions about the effectiveness of allies' support.

Government to decide on freezing Usmanov's and Fridman's assets

Illustration: A metal cash box with paper money and coins around it
Illustration: A metal cash box with paper money and coins around it Illustration: Pixabay · licence

On Wednesday, the Government will consider whether to add Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman to the national list, which would freeze their funds and economic resources.

Why it matters The decision will show whether Lithuania is independently tightening sanctions on Russian oligarchs.

Bank of America fined more than $1.21 billion

The Bank of America sign mounted on a building exterior wall
The Bank of America sign mounted on a building exterior wall Image: delfi.lt

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed more than $1.21 billion in fines on Bank of America for violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, stating that the bank failed to report the activities of Chinese money laundering networks.

Why it matters The scale of the fine shows that the U.S. is tightening sanctions and money laundering controls for major banks.