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Lithuania condemns Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine

Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday called the existing situation in Ukraine “an obvious military invasion by the armed forces of the Russian Federation” and called on Russia to withdraw its troops. […]

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Foreign affairs

Valdas Adamkus: The only person I had no luck with was Vladimir Putin

Former Lithuanian president Valdas Adamkus expresses his disappointment about the estranged relationship with Poland, and the demands of the Polish minority. He also shares insights and memories about his own personal relations with state leaders he worked with during his presidency, while appreciating a bold yet risky stance of Lithuania’s current leadership during the RussiaUkraine conflict. […]

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Lithuanian specialist will help Ukraine implement reforms, foreign minister says

Ukraine will receive a Lithuanian specialist who will help the country implement economic and integration reforms. The specialist who will provide assistance to the reform group established within the Ukrainian president’s administration will be chosen and dispatched as soon as in September, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius, who visited Kyiv last week and met with President Petro Poroshenko, told the radio Žinių Radijas. […]

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Lithuanian foreign minister: Germany’s wish not to harm Russia is understandable

Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius says he understands why German Chancellor Angela Merkel wishes to find a solution to the Ukrainian crisis that would not harm Russia. He adds, however, that it is just as important not to harm Ukraine either. […]

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Lithuania condemns Russia’s unilateral actions in Ukraine at UN Security Council

At the UN Security Council consultations on 22 August, Lithuanian Permanent Representative Ambassador Raimonda Murmokaitė condemned Russia‘s unilateral decision to bring the convoy of humanitarian aid into the territory of Ukraine without the latter’s assent, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs. […]

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Baltics express support to Ukraine as they mark 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way

People in the Baltic countries express their solidarity with Ukraine at events held on Saturday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said. […]