Budrys in Brussels: Nothing is more expensive than cheap Russian oil
Added 2026-03-16
Today, on 16 March in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is taking part in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union.
Vice-Minister Mitkus in Bratislava: EU enlargement and support for Ukraine will be among the main priorities of Lithuania's Presidency of the Council of the EU
Added 2026-03-06
On 4 March in Bratislava, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus took part in consultations between the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Bilateral relations, EU issues, and...
Statement on the decisions by the International Paralympic Committee related to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Added 2026-03-06
Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Sweden firmly condemn the recent decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games...
The EU-GCC Ministers’ meeting focused on helping EU citizens affected by the situation in the Middle East and called for the defence of the international order and Ukraine’s sovereignty
Added 2026-03-05
On 5 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participated remotely in an extraordinary meeting of Foreign Ministers of the European Union and of the Gulf Cooperation Council. At an informal discussion via video conference,...
Vice-Minister Verbickas in Geneva urged ensuring Russia's accountability for crimes and announced Lithuania's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council
Added 2026-02-26
On 25-26 February in Geneva, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas is attending the high-level week of the 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council as well as meeting with representatives of the United...
Budrys at the OSCE: By continuing its aggression against Ukraine, Russia continues blatantly violating international law and undermining the foundations of the OSCE
Added 2026-02-24
On 24 February, marking the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine at the OSCE Reinforced Meeting of the Permanent Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, strongly condemned Russia's ongoing...
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine
Added 2026-02-24
Today marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine.
Vice-Minister Mitkus: The EU needs to ensure continued support for Ukraine and pay more attention to member states bordering Russia and Belarus
Added 2026-02-24
On 24 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus attended a meeting of the General Affairs Council in Brussels, which started preparations for the European Council meeting on 19-20 March, as well as the launch of the European...
Budrys in Brussels: We have not done enough to help Ukraine defeat the aggressor
Added 2026-02-23
On 23 February, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, emphasized before the meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council that...
Budrys: the reconstruction of Ukraine is an investment in the security of Lithuania and Europe
Added 2026-02-21
On 21 February, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys opened the international forum “Recovery of Ukraine. New Opportunities and Development Scenarios” in Vilnius, dedicated to marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine.