Darius Buta
Darius Buta is a prominent figure associated with the National Cyber Security Centre (NKVC) in Lithuania. He serves as the chief advisor, where he plays a crucial role in monitoring and analyzing hybrid threats, particularly those related to cybersecurity and geopolitical tensions. Recently, he has been in the news for discussing the implications of a petition aimed at banning the transit of Russian trains through Lithuania, which has been flagged as a potential hybrid attack strategy by adversarial forces.
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Darius Buta is the chief advisor to the head of the National Crisis Management Center.
Vilniaus oro uosto darbą vėl sutrikdę kontrabandiniai balionai iškėlė klausimą: kodėl dviem mėnesiams buvo dingę? | Verslas
Lithuania· 2026-01-28Darius Buta is the spokesperson who reported on the balloon incidents affecting the Vilnius airport.
Aeroportul din capitala Lituaniei a fost închis din nou după apariția unor baloane suspecte
Romania· 2025-12-06Darius Buta did not comment on the alleged airspace violation but highlighted the threat from smuggled balloons.
«Режим Беларуси не в первый раз придумывает истории». В Литве прокомментировали историю с дроном в Гродно
Belarus· 2025-12-02
Darius Buta is a representative of the National Crisis Management Center who reported on the detainment of a suspect in the balloon incident.
В Литве допускают возможность закрыть границу с Беларусью на более продолжительный срокBelarus· 2025-10-22
Darius Buta is a spokesperson who provided information about the balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes.
Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes over Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport for hours
United States· 2025-10-06Darius Buta is the spokesperson for the airport who reported on the balloon incidents.
Ballonger ved Vilnius' lufthavn smuglet sigaretter
Norway· 2025-10-05Darius Buta is a representative of the National Crisis Management Center who provided information about the balloon incidents affecting Vilnius airport.
Λιθουανία: Λαθραία τσιγάρα μετέφεραν τα αερόστατα που έκλεισαν το αεροδρόμιο του Βίλνιους
Greece· 2025-10-05Darius Buta is a representative of the National Crisis Management Center who commented on the drone incident.
Netikėtas incidentas: iš Suomijos Nausėdą skraidinęs „Spartan“ kurį laiką negalėjo nusileisti VilniujeLithuania· 2025-09-02
Darius Buta is a spokesperson for the national crisis management center who provided information about the drone sighting.
Valgevenest sisenes Leedu õhuruumi tundmatu droon
Estonia· 2025-07-28Darius Buta stated that they are investigating what happened to assist Marius Laurinavičius.
Laurinavičius apie grįžimą į Lietuvą: pirminis planas yraLithuania· 2025-06-19
Darius Buta stated that they are investigating what happened and trying to help Marius Laurinavičius return to Lithuania.
Į Vilnių atskrido lėktuvas, parvežęs iš Izraelio evakuotus lietuviusLithuania· 2025-06-19
Darius Buta from the National Crisis Management Center stated they are investigating the incident involving Marius Laurinavičius.
„Pavargus, bet laiminga“: Iš Izraelio grįžę lietuviai prisimena apšaudymus, dėkoja už evakuacijąLithuania· 2025-06-19
Darius Buta stated that they are trying to assist Marius Laurinavičius in returning to Lithuania.
Griežta ministro Budrio reakcija į Laurinavičiaus išlaipinimą iš Žiemelio lėktuvo: rusišką verslo „kultūrą“ išvėdinsimeLithuania· 2025-06-18Darius Buta reported that diplomats were on their way to assist Marius Laurinavičius.
Lietuvos Vyriausybė apmokėjo, bet iš Žiemelio lėktuvo išlaipintas: Laurinavičius atskleidė, ką apie tai manoLithuania· 2025-06-18
Darius Buta announced on Facebook about the evacuation plans for Lithuanian citizens from Israel.
Lietuvių evakuacija iš Izraelio: planai pasikeitė, bet skrydis įvyksLithuania· 2025-06-17
Darius Buta is a representative of the center discussing the evacuation of Lithuanian citizens from Israel.
Poreikį evakuacijai iš Izraelio pareiškė 66 Lietuvos piliečiai, sako NKVCLithuania· 2025-06-14Darius Buta is the chief advisor at the National Crisis Management Center, providing insights on the prisoner survey.
Kalinių apklausa dėl mobilizacijos: kas ją surengė ir kam to reikia?Lithuania· 2025-05-08
Darius Buta is a representative of the National Crisis Management Center who commented on the disinformation campaign against Lithuania.
Rusija siunta dėl minų: prieš Lietuvą pradėta informacinė operacijaLithuania· 2025-03-27
Darius Buta is the chief advisor of NKVC who commented on the monitoring and analysis of a campaign related to hybrid attacks.
NKVC: peticija uždrausti Rusijos traukinių tranzitą turi hibridinės atakos požymiųLithuania· 2025-02-13