Lithuania lodged a protest to Russia over continuous bombardment of residential buildings and civil infrastructure across Ukraine.
Lithuania lodged a protest to Russia over continuous bombardment of residential buildings and civil infrastructure across Ukraine.
Happy Independence Day, #Finland! Lithuania is very fortunate to have you as a close NATO, EU & NB8 ally. ๐ซ๐ฎ is one of the most important guardians of the Eastern Flank. Together, we will keep building an ironclad Alliance as well as continue offering unwavering support to ๐บ๐ฆ
Sending warm greetings from Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น to Cambodia ๐ฐ๐ญ on your #IndependenceDay! We look forward to strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.
36 years ago, the fall of the #BerlinWall marked a historic turning point for Europe. What once symbolized division and oppression became a powerful emblem of freedom, democracy, and solidarity โ values that continue to guide us to this day. #Mauerfall
Today, we mark the 107th anniversary of Lithuaniaโs Diplomatic Service. Since 1918, Lithuanian diplomats have worked without interruption - making it the only Lithuanian institution to do so even during the Soviet occupation, safeguarding the vision of an independent Lithuania.
Fact-based and reliable information is integral to our democracies. Together with 27 other countries, Lithuania endorses the Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media.
Declaration text: www.elysee.fr/en/emmanuel-...
Thank you, Europe, for the solidarity after recent airspace violations.
Hybrid attacks require action. We call for broader EU sanctions on Belarus & stronger air defence of the Eastern flank.
Deterrence means a clear message: aggression has consequences.
We are thankful for a strong and united EU response in condemning Belarus' persistent and provocative hybrid campaign, which includes illegal balloon incursions in Lithuanian airspace & state-sponsored migrant smuggling.This is a matter of our shared security. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
As Russia continues its campaign of terror against Ukraine by relentlessly bombing critical energy infrastructure, Lithuania helps restore power, providing essential equipment and supporting long-term energy resilience. ๐ฑ๐น๐ค๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine
Lithuania has secured EU funding for the establishment of LitAI, a โฌ130M Artificial Intelligence centre set to become a leading regional hub for AI innovation.
LitAI will develop practical AI solutions, strengthen digital sovereignty, and boost Lithuania's competitiveness.
The G7 and Nordic-Baltic 8++ countries are strengthening cooperation to disrupt the shadow fleet engaged in illegal, unsafe or environmentally hazardous activities.
Joint statement: www.urm.lt/en/news/928/...
Lithuania joins forces with its #NATO Allies ๐ฑ๐ป๐ณ๐ด๐ธ๐ช๐ฌ๐ง to rebuild and upgrade Ukraine's military rehabilitation centers under Operation Renovator.
Together, we are enhancing Ukraineโs capacity to care for its wounded military personnel, both physically and mentally. ๐บ๐ฆ
EU enlargement has been revitalised by Ukraineโs membership prospects. Progress with the Western Balkans has been made because of an understanding that the EU must expand. We cannot lose Ukraine โ the engine at the front of this train โ ๐ฑ๐นFM Kฤstutis Budrys tells European Pravda.
A new UN report adds to mounting evidence of Russiaโs systematic torture, ill-treatment, sexual violence & arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians in occupied territories. ๐
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
No Lietuvas Latvijai โ sveicam Baltijas vienotฤซbas dienฤ! ๐ฑ๐น๐ค๐ฑ๐ป
Kopฤ mฤs vienmฤr esam stiprฤki, un ลกodien svinam nesaraujamo saikni starp mลซsu tautฤm. Vienoti mฤs esam stiprฤki! 2/2 #TegyvuojaBaltลณVienybฤ #LaiDzฤซvoBaltuVienฤซba
From Lithuania to #Latvia: congratulations on Baltic Unity Day! ๐ฑ๐น๐ค๐ฑ๐ป
Weโve always been stronger together, and today we celebrate the unbreakable bond between our brotherly nations. Vienoti mฤs esam stiprฤki! 1/2 #TegyvuojaBaltลณVienybฤ #LaiDzฤซvoBaltuVienฤซba
A message of solidarity has been delivered to Kyiv. Signed by Lithuanian diplomats, this is our pledge to never recognize Russia's illegal occupation of Ukrainian land.
#Ukraine's territorial integrity โ all 603 628 kmยฒ โ must be restored. ๐บ๐ฆ
Lithuania is a hub of innovation, with Vilnius among Europeโs most dynamic tech scenes. A fDi Intelligence Special Report explores what drives #Lithuaniaโs remarkable growth in energy, defence, fintech, and other sectors. ๐
www.fdiintelligence.com/special-repo...
Lithuania strongly condemns Russia's "elections" organized in a Russia-occupied part of Ukraine โ the city of Sevastopol. Neither "elections" nor their "results" would bring any legality or legitimacy to what is in total breach of international law. #CrimeaIsUkraine
Ambassador Gitana Skripkaitฤ presented her credentials to
Alar Karis, President of #Estonia. LT & EE are close partners, bound by common values and a shared vision for a secure region. Wishing our ambassador success in strengthening this vital partnership!
The Lublin Triangle ๐ฑ๐น๐ต๐ฑ๐บ๐ฆ firmly condemns the recent deliberate intrusion of Russian drones into Polish territory, threatening regional security. We call for stronger air defense cooperation, increased support for Ukraine, and heightened vigilance against Russian disinformation.
"No-one is safe here, in the region, in Europe and within the alliance, because those incidents are very close to the situations when everything is going to escalate," Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kฤstutis Budrys for Reuters on Russian drones crossing into Poland's territory.
"The front line is moving closer to us. Ukraine's trenches are our line of defence. This war must end with Russia's defeat; otherwise, it will only morph into the next episode, one we can no longer afford to grow tired of" โ Inga Stanytฤ-Toloฤkienฤ, Lithuania's ambassador to Ukraine.
32 years ago today, the last Soviet troops left Lithuania, ending decades of occupation. With this final milestone, Lithuania restored complete control of independence, taken from us in 1940. Today, we mark the Day of Freedom. ๐ฑ๐น
Lithuania's MFA delivered a protest note to Russia over yet another barbaric attack against Ukraine that brought numerous casualties & damaged buildings, incl. EU Delegation & British Council. A message from Moscow to Europe? Is this what Russia brings to the "negotiating table"?
โLithuaniaโs security is also our security. The protection of Vilnius is the protection of Berlin.โ These words, spoken by Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the inauguration of the German brigade in Lithuania, will be engraved on a commemorative plaque on Vilnius Town Hall. ๐ฑ๐นโค๏ธ๐ฉ๐ช
FM Kฤstutis Budrys bid farewell to the Ambassador of #Egypt, Mohamed Karim Sherif: Thank you for your contributions to strengthening relations between Egypt and Lithuania. All the best with your future work in Cairo!
FM Kฤstutis Budrys after farewell meeting with the Ambassador of France, Alix Everard: Thank you for your dedication to the strategic partnership between our countries, & for bringing more Lithuania to France & more France to Lithuania. Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour lโavenir!