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Director, European Union Department @LithuaniaMFA. RT does not mean endorsement

Vilnius, Lithuania
Joined January 2015
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@v_purlys
Vidmantas Purlys
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Latest issue of the Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review includes extensive articles regarding EU policy and preparation to the Lithuanian EU Presidency in the 1st half of 2027.
@GSSC_LT
Geopolitics and Security Studies Center
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We are pleased to present the latest issue of the Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review Vol. 44, 2026. This review explores Lithuania’s key foreign policy priorities, including sustained support for Ukraine, a strong and credible transatlantic NATO, preparations for Lithuania’s
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@BudrysKestutis
Kęstutis Budrys
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Today in Brussels, I met with @EP_President Roberta Metsola to discuss Belarus’ ongoing hybrid attacks against #EU member states. What Lukashenka’s regime is doing is not accidental - from weaponized migration to smuggling balloons - these are deliberate, organized operations
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@vonderleyen
Ursula von der Leyen
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I just spoke with President @GitanasNauseda. The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania’s airspace. Such hybrid attack by the Lukashenka regime is completely unacceptable. Lithuania continues to
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@LithuaniaMFA
Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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FM @BudrysKestutis: 🇺🇦 continues to prove that reforms are possible even in times of war. This progress is confirmed in the @EU_Commission 2025 Enlargement report. 🇺🇦’s EU Membership by 2030 is a strategic priority for us all. 🇱🇹strongly supports 🇺🇦&🇲🇩in their EU accession path.
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Vidmantas Purlys
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I was delighted to host @EESC_President S. Boland & Lithuanian NGOs @LithuaniaMFA for an open exchange of views on protecting democracy, strengthening societal resilience, countering desinformation & Lithuanian EU Presidency 2027
@EESC_President
Séamus Boland
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Today’s full-house Roundtable with Lithuanian civil society organisations in Vilnius was truly energising. Their perspectives on social priorities, resilience and civic participation are invaluable as Europe navigates growing challenges.
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@LithuaniaMFA
Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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Thank you, Europe, for the solidarity after recent airspace violations. Hybrid attacks require action. We call for broader EU sanctions on Belarus & stronger air defence of the Eastern flank. Deterrence means a clear message: aggression has consequences.
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@SecGenNATO
Mark Rutte
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Just spoke with President @GitanasNauseda about the threats affecting 🇱🇹 Lithuanian airspace. #NATO stands firmly with Lithuania - including through the air policing currently provided by Spain 🇪🇸 and Hungary 🇭🇺 as well as the NATO forces led by Germany 🇩🇪
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@EP_President
Roberta Metsola
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Europe will stand strong and united against all forms of provocations. @Europarl_EN reaffirms our steadfast solidarity with the people of Lithuania in the wake of the hybrid threats from Belarus, and underlines our commitment to the security of Europe’s borders.
@IRuginiene
Inga Ruginienė
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Autocrats are once again testing the resilience of EU and NATO against hybrid threats. In recent days, dozens of helium balloons from Belarus have entered our airspace – drifting toward major airports and disrupting civil aviation. This calls for a united, resolute response:
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@vonderleyen
Ursula von der Leyen
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Europe stands in full solidarity with Lithuania in the face of the persistent incursions of helium smuggling balloons into its airspace. This is destabilisation. This is provocation. We call it by its name: a hybrid threat. We will not tolerate it. This is yet another reason
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@eucopresident
António Costa
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🇪🇺🇱🇹 Full solidarity with the people of Lithuania following Belarus’s persistent and provocative actions against the EU and its Member States. These hybrid activities must stop and Belarus must prevent further incidents. The EU will continue to put pressure on the regime for its
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@LithuaniaMFA
Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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Lithuania 🇱🇹 welcomes the @EUCouncil agreement to phase out Russian gas imports by the end of 2027. Energy independence is vital for Europe’s security and resilience. We stand united with 🇪🇺 partners in advancing #REPowerEU goals. #EnergySecurity
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@EUCouncil
EU Council
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EU energy ministers reached an agreement to gradually phase out remaining natural gas imports from Russia with a full ban in place by 1 January 2028. The final text will now be discussed with the European Parliament. → https://t.co/2ileL85McL #TTE
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@BudrysKestutis
Kęstutis Budrys
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Thank you, @EUCssrMcGrath, for your visit to Vilnius today and for the valuable exchange on #EU measures to counter disinformation, strengthen the resilience of 🇪🇺 citizens, and advance the Democracy Shield initiative - protecting the rule of law and European democratic processes
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Kęstutis Budrys
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Once again, Russia has deliberately unleashed hundreds of drones and missiles on #Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure. The Kremlin continues to pursue its terrorist objectives: to freeze, starve, and terrorize the 🇺🇦 nation into surrender. Russia will not seek peace
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@LithuaniaMFA
Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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32 years ago today, the last Soviet troops left Lithuania, ending decades of occupation. With this final milestone, Lithuania restored complete control of independence, taken from us in 1940. Today, we mark the Day of Freedom. 🇱🇹
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@LithuaniaMFA
Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! As a beacon of resistance against tyranny, Ukraine courageously defends not only its freedom but also the future of all Europe. Lithuania stands firmly with you, supporting your victory against Russian aggression and your European future. 💙💛
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Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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We firmly #StandWithUkraine. Lithuania is TOP3 largest donor in the EU (by % of GDP), committing 2.2% of its GDP to support Ukraine. Our solidarity with Ukraine in its fight for freedom is unwavering. 🇱🇹🤝🇺🇦 ℹ️ https://t.co/YYosHIvKSB
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@Lithuania
🇱🇹 #standwithUkraine
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On August 23, 1989, nearly 2 million people joined hands across #Estonia, #Latvia, and #Lithuania, forming a peaceful human chain that stretched over 600 km. This remarkable act of solidarity, known as the Baltic Way, showed the world the power of unity. #BalticWay #Freedom
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@FT
Financial Times
@FT
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Baltic foreign ministers: We know Russian occupation is never temporary https://t.co/iusKKCOoqB | opinion
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Land swaps and de facto annexation in Ukraine won’t bring peace and could lead to decades of brutal subjugation
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@WorldAquatics
World Aquatics
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🇱🇹 Ruta Meilutyte defends her title once again in the women’s 50m breaststroke 😱 #AQUASingapore25 #Swimming
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