Budrys: The only place for Putin in Europe is in front of the Hague Tribunal
Added 2025-10-20
Today, on 20 October in Luxembourg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participates in the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC).
Lithuanian and Latvian Foreign Ministers award poet, translator, and essayist Vladas Braziūnas
Added 2025-10-16
On 16 October in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, presented the 2025 Balts' Award to the Lithuanian poet, translator, and essayist Vladas...
Budrys met with the Latvian Foreign Minister: We stand on the first line of defence of the EU and NATO
Added 2025-10-16
On 16 October, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who was on a working visit to Vilnius. They discussed regional security and defense, support for Ukraine, and sanctions against Russia.
Budrys to meet with the Latvian Foreign Minister in Vilnius
Added 2025-10-15
On Thursday, 16 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, who will be visiting Vilnius. The Ministers will discuss key bilateral, regional...
Budrys: Europe must clearly show that it takes its defence and security seriously
Added 2025-10-15
On 15 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the heads of diplomatic representations of the EU member states accredited to Lithuania. During the meeting, the minister and ambassadors discussed current issues on the EU...
Minister Budrys: Trade must not become a geopolitical tool
Added 2025-10-14
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, who attended an informal meeting of trade ministers in Denmark on 13 and 14 October, emphasized that Russia’s war against Ukraine and recent geopolitical challenges pose a threat to...
Budrys to attend an informal EU meeting of trade ministers
Added 2025-10-13
On 13 and 14 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, will participate in an informal EU meeting of trade ministers in Horsens, Denmark. The meeting will focus on EU-U.S. trade relations, the implementation of the...
Budrys met with the European Commissioner McGrath: a live historical memory – an effective antidote to Russian disinformation and manipulation
Added 2025-10-10
On 9 October in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection.
Minister Budrys: Lithuania needs a comprehensive and effective response to economic security challenges
Added 2025-10-09
On 9 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a discussion of representatives from state institutions and businesses on the foreign dimension of Lithuania’s economic security policy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys,...
Minister Budrys: NATO's response to Russia's provocations must be swift and firm—only then will we deter them
Added 2025-10-07
On 7 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, met with permanent and military representatives of Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, and Portugal to NATO. Troops from these countries are deployed in Lithuania on a rotational basis and...