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Lithuania charges 14 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say

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Posted on April 27, 2026

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· Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say

Details of the Charges and Investigation

Background of the Case

VILNIUS, April 27 (Reuters) - Lithuania has charged 13 people with two attempted murders in Vilnius linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, the chief of the Baltic country's criminal police, Saulius Briginas, said on Monday.

Information on the Suspects

The suspects, who were arrested in March, were charged with seeking to kill one Lithuanian citizen and one Russian citizen, he said.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Andrius Sytas, editing by Louise Rasmussen and Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Fourteen people have been charged in Lithuania over two attempted murders tied to Russia’s GRU, according to the country’s criminal police.
  • This case follows other recent GRU‑linked incidents in Lithuania and Europe — including suspected arson, explosive parcel plots, and attacks on Ukraine‑linked infrastructure.
  • These developments are part of a broader strategy by Russian military intelligence to destabilize Western support for Ukraine through covert sabotage and terror operations across multiple NATO countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were charged in Lithuania for attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU?
A total of 14 people have been charged by Lithuanian authorities.
What agency is the attempted murder case in Lithuania linked to?
The attempted murder case is linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency.
Who confirmed the charges in Lithuania?
The chief of Lithuania's criminal police confirmed the charges.
Were the attempted murders successful in Lithuania?
No, the charges are for attempted, not successful, murders.

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