Vilmantas Vitkauskas
LithuaniapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Centre (NKVC) in Lithuania, where he plays a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies for crisis response, particularly in ensuring food supply during emergencies. Recently, he was in the news for outlining a comprehensive food supply plan that would activate local government and state resources to support residents in times of crisis, ensuring that essential goods remain accessible even during disruptions.
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Vilmantas Vitkauskas, the head of the Lithuanian National Crisis Management Center, stated that the proposal's drafting has already begun.
Jutarnji list - Poljska i Litva pripremaju plan za evakuaciju stanovništva
Croatia· 2026-09-27Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Center.
Prasideda didžiausios mobilizacijos sistemos patikrinimo pratybos „Vyčio skliautas“Lithuania· 2026-09-25
Vilmantas Vitkauskas confirmed that NATO fighters were activated in response to a threat.
U Evropskoj zemlji proglašena opasnost: Dignuti NATO lovci, građani upozoreni
Serbia· 2026-09-15Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the Crisis Management Center who provided details about the drone's origin.
Винищувачі НАТО знищили безпілотник у повітряному просторі Литви
Ukraine· 2026-09-15
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that the police are searching for the downed drone.
Atskleidė, kur buvo numuštas dronasLithuania· 2026-09-14
Vilmantas Vitkauskas discussed the identification of a bird that triggered a yellow weather alert.
Vitkauskas apie oro pavojų: „Gaila, kad nepavyko greičiau identifikuoti, jog tai paukštis“Lithuania· 2026-09-13Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that it is likely a drone, but it is difficult to determine the object's trajectory.
Vilniaus, Trakų ir Elektrėnų rajonuose skelbiamas geltonas oro pavojusLithuania· 2026-09-13
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that declaring a state of emergency at the national level is not ruled out.
Ministrė: ekstremali situacija dėl šiukšlių kol kas nebus skelbiama, didinami deginimo pajėgumai | VerslasLithuania· 2026-07-20
Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the National Crisis Management Center, states that Lithuania is the ninth European country sending aid to Venezuela.
„Viltis miršta paskutinė“: išlydėtos į Venesuelą vykstančios Lietuvos gelbėtojų ir medikų komandosLithuania· 2026-06-28
Vilmantas Vitkauskas recommended that Lithuanians in Iran evacuate and those in Israel seek shelter.
Nukovus Irano lyderį, Kęstutis Budrys sako, kad geresnė ateitis Artimiesiems Rytams tapo realesnėLithuania· 2026-03-01
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that Lithuania recommends its citizens in Iran to evacuate.
Kęstutis Budrys su ES užsienio reikalų ministrais aptars situaciją Artimuosiuose RytuoseLithuania· 2026-03-01
Vilmantas Vitkauskas recommended that Lithuanians in Iran evacuate and those in Israel seek shelter.
Gitanas Nausėda: Irano atakos dar labiau pažeidžia Artimųjų Rytų regiono saugumąLithuania· 2026-02-28Vilmantas Vitkauskas mentioned that Lithuania recommends its citizens in Iran to evacuate.
URM rekomenduoja nevykti į Jordaniją ir Persijos įlankos regiono šalisLithuania· 2026-02-28He is the head of the National Crisis Management Center.
Kauno rajono savivaldybėje vyks merų ir institucijų atstovų pasitarimas dėl potvynio valdymoLithuania· 2026-02-27
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that a plan of action regarding the potential flood was approved at the Government meeting.
Įvardijo galimą ledonešio pradžią, trijuose rajonuose jau dislokuota speciali įrangaLithuania· 2026-02-25
Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the National Crisis Management Center, described the recent raid against contraband balloons as the most intense of 2026.
У Литві закривався аеропорт через контрабандні метеозонди з БілорусіUkraine· 2026-01-28
Vilmantas Vitkauskas runs the crisis management centre in Vilnius.
Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers, or a hybrid attack?
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that there was an exceptional activity of contraband balloons allowed from Belarus in Lithuanian airspace.
Vilniaus oro uostas atnaujino veiklą: skrydžiai buvo sustabdyti 11 valandų | VerslasLithuania· 2025-12-01
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that the night of November 24 was the most intense of the month due to the launch of meteorological balloons from Belarus.
У Литві заявили про "найнапруженішу" ніч через метеозонди з БілорусіUkraine· 2025-11-24Vilmantas Vitkauskas added that Lithuania is eagerly awaiting the results of these negotiations.
Литва решила еще раз обратиться к белорусским властям по вопросу своих фур
Belarus· 2025-11-10
Vilmantas Vitkauskas reported that radars detected ten objects in the airspace near Vilnius airport.
Воздушный шар контрабандистов вчера залетел в особо опасную зону Вильнюсского аэропортаBelarus· 2025-11-09The head of the National Crisis Management Center commented on radar detections from Belarus.
Премьер Литвы приехала на белорусскую границуBelarus· 2025-11-08
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that over 100 smugglers have been detained in Lithuania this year, all of whom are Lithuanian citizens.
«Шары запускают и с автомобильных прицепов». Бывший контрабандист объясняет, почему сигареты в Литву все чаще перебрасывают на метеозондахBelarus· 2025-10-27
Vilmantas Vitkauskas, the head of the crisis management center, reported that losses could amount to €17,000 in one day.
Литва не исключила ограничение транзита в Калининград из-за метеозондов — РБК
Russia· 2025-10-26
Vilmantas Vitkauskas reported that various locations recorded smuggled balloons and a small drone near Vilnius Airport.
Оппозиция Литвы обвиняет власть в неспособности противостоять угрозам из Беларуси. Премьер Литвы созывает Комиссию национальной безопасностиBelarus· 2025-10-26
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated in an interview that the number of balloons detected was significantly lower than earlier in the week.
В этот раз зондов на белорусско-литовской границе зафиксировано в два-три раза меньше, чем среди неделиBelarus· 2025-10-25Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated in an interview that the number of balloons this time was about 2-3 times less than at the beginning of the week.
Литва открыла пункты пропуска на границе с БеларусьюBelarus· 2025-10-25Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Security Council of Lithuania.
Blöðrur með sígarettum halda áfram að raska flugumferð
Iceland· 2025-10-22
Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Center who reported on the intensity of contraband balloon incidents.
В Литве допускают возможность закрыть границу с Беларусью на более продолжительный срокBelarus· 2025-10-22
Vilmantas Vitkauskas stated that there is visible progress in ensuring civil safety after the exercises.
Šiauliuose baigėsi komendantinių vienetų pratybos „Perkūno bastionas 2025“Lithuania· 2025-10-12