Lithuanian prosecutors announced the arrest of a member of the opposition Conservative party on charges of espionage for Russia. The suspect, a dual Lithuanian and Russian citizen believed to be Eduardas Manovas, was accused of gathering non-classified but significant information for Russia's GRU intelligence agency starting in 2018. He collected information regarding Lithuanian political parties, defense capabilities, and historical deportations during Soviet occupation. The suspect allegedly used encrypted radio transmissions to relay information. The Conservative party indicated it would expel him if the investigation is confirmed. Lithuania, with a population of 2.8 million, is a close ally of Ukraine and fears Russian aggression if Moscow prevails. The article also highlights the suspect's deportation to Russia as a child during Soviet occupation and his return to Lithuania in 1997, residing in Šiauliai city.

Lithuanian prosecutors announced the arrest of a member of the opposition Conservative party on charges of espionage for Russia. The suspect, a dual Lithuanian and Russian citizen believed to be Eduardas Manovas, was accused of gathering non-classified but significant information for Russia's GRU intelligence agency starting in 2018. He collected information regarding Lithuanian political parties, defense capabilities, and historical deportations during Soviet occupation. The suspect allegedly used encrypted radio transmissions to relay information. The Conservative party indicated it would expel him if the investigation is confirmed. Lithuania, with a population of 2.8 million, is a close ally of Ukraine and fears Russian aggression if Moscow prevails. The article also highlights the suspect's deportation to Russia as a child during Soviet occupation and his return to Lithuania in 1997, residing in Šiauliai city.