Dalia Grybauskaite

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  Eastern Europe Fears Closer French-Russian Ties Amid Ukraine Crisis

  Several Eastern European countries are becoming increasingly worried that the West may abandon Ukraine in return for Russian backing in Syria, as Paris, Moscow and Washington develop closer ties in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.

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  Lithuania Detains Suspected Russian Spy: Prosecutor's Office

  Lithuania has detained a Russian citizen suspected of spying, the prosecutor-general's office said on Monday, a move that will further strain already poor relations between the ex-Soviet Baltic republic and Moscow.

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  Lithuania Joins Eurozone to Seal Ties with West

  Lithuania switched over to the Euro today, becoming the last Baltic nation to adopt Europe's single currency, as it hopes to boost stability despite fears of inflation and eurozone debt woes.

• Lithuania Slams French Warship Deal with Russia During Ukraine Crisis

  Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite said on Tuesday that European Union was compromising its values to protect trade ties with Russia, pointing to a French warship agreement with Moscow.

• Lithuania 'Iron Lady' Duels Leftist for Presidency Amid Russia Fears

  Lithuania's "Iron Lady" Dalia Grybauskaite pushed a hard line on Russia to propel her to the top spot in Sunday's presidential race, but still faces a run-off against a more cautious left-wing opponent on May 25.

• Lithuania's 'Iron Lady' Leads Presidential Polls

  Lithuania's incumbent "Iron Lady" Dalia Grybauskaite emerged as the clear leader in presidential polls marked by her hard line against a resurgent Russia amid the Ukraine crisis, but a first round victory appeared beyond reach.

• Lithuania's 'Iron Lady' Poised for Victory Amid Russia Fears

  Lithuanians were voting on Sunday to elect their president, with incumbent "Iron Lady" Dalia Grybauskaite the odds-on favourite to win for her hard line against a resurgent Russia during the Ukraine crisis.

• Lithuania's 'Iron Lady' Poised for Victory Amid Russia Fears

  Lithuanians began voting Sunday to elect their president, with incumbent "Iron Lady" Dalia Grybauskaite a shoo-in as fears in the EU Baltic state soar over a resurgent Russia.

• Incumbent Favourite in Lithuania Presidential Vote

  Hard-nosed incumbent Dalia Grybauskaite is widely expected to win a second term in Lithuania's presidential election amid security concerns linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

• Lithuania's 'Iron Lady' Dalia Grybauskaite Poised for Election Victory

  Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite is on course for re-election as the Baltic EU nation goes to the polls on Sunday amid frayed nerves over a resurgent Russia.