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Russian Soldier Disappears in Lithuania, Sparks Investigation

6/20/2025

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A Russian national, Danil M., vanished from a train in Lithuania's Suwalki Corridor on June 17, sparking concern as it carried unarmed soldiers to Kaliningrad. His disappearance, noted just before the border, has led authorities to probe into potential desertion or provocation. Despite two days of intense searching, no trace of him has been found.

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A Russian national, Danil M., vanished from a train in Lithuania's Suwalki Corridor on June 17, sparking concern as it carried unarmed soldiers to Kaliningrad. His disappearance, noted just before the border, has led authorities to probe into potential desertion or provocation. Despite two days of intense searching, no trace of him has been found.