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,...
Budrys at an EU's extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council: The security of European citizens in conflict-affected states is a top priority
Added 2026-03-01
On 1 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in an extraordinary meeting of the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council. EU foreign affairs ministers held a discussion via video conference on the EU's...
European Union extends sanctions against Belarus
Added 2026-02-26
On 26 February, the Council of the European Union decided to extend the sanctions against Belarus for another year. The restrictive measures will remain in force to the same extent as until now, with no changes.
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...
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...
Foreign Minister Budrys to attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
Added 2026-02-23
On 23 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels.
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.
The EU's Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Cyprus focuses on strengthening economic security
Added 2026-02-20
On 20 February in Lefkosia, Cyprus, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, attended the EU's informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade). During the Council meeting, ministers from the 27 EU member states...
Budrys: Europe must prepare an economic defence plan
Added 2026-02-20
On 20 February in Lefkosia, Cyprus, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, at the Informal Meeting of EU Trade Ministers (FAC), called on the Union to develop an EU economic defence plan.