From 1 June, Lithuania will no longer recognize non-biometric passports issued by Russia
Added 2025-05-23
On 23 May, a joint order by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Internal Affairs decided to no longer recognize non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation (RF) as valid travel documents for entering Lithuanian territory. This order...
Budrys in Brussels: Europe must move forward with tougher sanctions against Russia
Added 2025-05-20
Today, on 20 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, participates in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels. The EU Foreign Ministers will discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, military...
The EU is increasing the burden of sanctions on Russia: the 17th sanctions package has been approved, with restrictions imposed in as many as four regimes
Added 2025-05-20
Today, on 20 May, the Council of the European Union adopted the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. Targeted restrictive measures were imposed against further 17 persons and 58 entities responsible for actions that undermine or threaten the...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: support for Ukraine through trade measures must be an EU priority
Added 2025-05-15
On 15 May in Brussels, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Sigitas Mitkus, attended the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (Trade). During the meeting, the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs responsible for Trade discussed EU-US...
Vice-Minister Grigaitė-Daugirdė: a historic decision – the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine within the Council of Europe
Added 2025-05-14
On 14 May in Luxembourg, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabija Grigaitė-Daugirdė, attended the 134th session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe that made a decision to establish a Special Tribunal for the...
Budrys in Ukraine: €1 billion for Ukraine’s defence industry – an investment in the security of the entire Europe
Added 2025-05-09
On 9 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in the informal meeting of the EU foreign ministers in Lviv, Ukraine. In the plenary session with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, diplomatic and...
Budrys: Europe's role in strengthening Ukraine's position is crucial
Added 2025-05-09
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, continues to participate in the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Warsaw.
Budrys: Ukraine's EU membership will be a major geopolitical achievement
Added 2025-05-08
On 8 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the EU's Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on the margins of an informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Warsaw.
Lithuania, in partnership with Ukraine, takes over the EUNIC presidency in Azerbaijan
Added 2025-05-07
On May 7, 2025, Latvia formally handed over the presidency of the EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) in Azerbaijan to Lithuania, which will preside in close partnership with Ukraine.
Budrys in Warsaw: Ukraine's future is Europe's future
Added 2025-05-07
On 7-8 May in Warsaw, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, attends the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich). The main topics of the meeting include support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia,...