Vilmantas Vitkauskas
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 recommended that Lithuanians in Iran evacuate and those in Israel seek shelter.
Nukovus Irano lyderį, Kęstutis Budrys sako, kad geresnė ateitis Artimiesiems Rytams tapo realesnė
Lithuania· 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· 2026-02-28
Vilmantas 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 Білорусі
Ukraine· 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· 2025-10-12Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Center.
Inga Ruginienė Kauno klinikose stebės civilinės saugos pratybasLithuania· 2025-10-08
Vilmantas Vitkauskas reported that several aerial objects were spotted near the city of Baltos Vokė.
Аэропорт Вильнюса приостановил полеты из-за воздушных шаров — РБКRussia· 2025-10-05
Vilmantas Vitkauskas reported that unidentified flying objects were detected near the airport.
Повітряні кулі паралізували роботу аеропорту ВільнюсаUkraine· 2025-10-05Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of NKVC who commented on the slow response of Meta to remove harmful content.
NKVC nustatė 170 sukčiavimo schemose naudojamų „Facebook“ reklamųLithuania· 2025-07-10Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Center who provided details about the evacuation.
Lietuvių evakuacija iš Izraelio – su nuotykiais, tačiau dabar visi saugiai laukia skrydžioLithuania· 2025-06-17
Vilmantas Vitkauskas emphasized the importance of convincing Lithuanian citizens to use the evacuation plan.
Lietuvių evakuacija iš Izraelio: planai pasikeitė, bet skrydis įvyksLithuania· 2025-06-17
Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Center of Lithuania, overseeing the evacuation of citizens from Israel.
Литва готує евакуацію своїх громадян з ІзраїлюUkraine· 2025-06-14
Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Center and discusses the impact of disinformation in Lithuania.
Tik kas dešimtas lietuvis tikrina internete randamą informaciją: ar gebame neapsigauti?Lithuania· 2025-04-22
Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the head of the National Crisis Management Center (NKVC) discussing food distribution plans during a crisis.
Lietuvoje ruošiamas aprūpinimo maistu planas kilus krizei: kaip viskas atrodytų? | VerslasLithuania· 2025-03-06