For four long years, Ukraine has been defending itself against a full-scale invasion started by Russia. Remain united. Help Ukraine financially. Invest in Ukraine’s defence. Support Ukraine’s speedy accession to the EU. Seek justice for Russia’s war crimes. Slava Ukraini!

🇱🇹 🇺🇦 Yesterday, Lithuanian Permanent Representation organised an event to commemorate the 4th year of the brutal russian war of aggression against Ukraine. On this occasion, we wove camouflage nets, a vital tool for soldiers fighting on the front lines.

Lithuania chose energy security early. In 2014, the LNG terminal "Independence" ended dependence on a single, unreliable supplier. In 2022, Lithuania became the first in the EU to completely end Russian gas imports and and helped secure reliable alternatives for our neighbors.

Minister of Finance 🇱🇹 Kristupas Vaitiekūnas during ECOFIN today shared his support for the EUR 90 bln in funding for Ukraine that was approved by the EP. We need to return to the discussion on a reparation load based on russian-mobilised assets, Minister emphasized. finmin.lrv.lt/en/news/at-e...

🌻 Join the #RADAROM campaign, back with a new mission: raising funds for robotic defence systems. As Ukraine resists Russian aggression for the 4th year, battle-tested tech helps save lives where danger is greatest. Donate to protect Ukraine’s defenders: radarom.lrt.lt/en

Today, Lithuania celebrates the Day of Restoration of the State! 🇱🇹 On February 16, 1918, the Act of Independence was signed, marking the start of the independent and modern state of Lithuania. We celebrate freedom, history, and people, remembering how precious independence is.

A 400-year-old historic Laukių oak in Samogitia could become the European Tree of the Year! 🌳 The unique history of this mighty oak, passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years, was revived last year thanks to the Rukų village community. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0Sn...

🗨️“We hope that the final decision to approve the EUR 90bn Support Loan to Ukraine for weaponry acquisition will be taken as a matter of urgency. Also important to make sure it's flexible &free of unnecessary aspects of administrative burden,” said MoD Robertas Kaunas 🇱🇹 at the 🇪🇺 EU FAC Defence.

#Lithuania is among the most pro-European countries. We trust and believe in the EU! 🇪🇺 According to the newest Eurobarometer study, majority of Lithuanians (94%!) believe that only stronger, more active and united EU can face global challenges.

🌻 Join the #RADAROM campaign, back with a new mission: raising funds for robotic defence systems. As Ukraine resists Russian aggression for the 4th year, battle-tested tech helps save lives where danger is greatest. Donate to protect Ukraine’s defenders: radarom.lrt.lt/en

Today, we celebrate energy security. Exactly a year ago, Lithuania disconnected from the Russian electricity system and synchronised with the Continental Europe’s power system. 🔌This is an important date in the history of independent Lithuania. 🇱🇹

Today, Lithuania's Capital Vilnius turns 703 years young! 🇱🇹🎂 In 1323, Grand Duke Gediminas launched a diplomatic mission to open up Vilnius to Europe by sending letters and inviting European traders, merchants and knights to choose Vilnius for free trade, land and freedom of faith.

🗨️ During the informal #EUCO in Brussels, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that strong EU-USA ties remain essential for Europe’s security. It is necessary to move towards positive cooperation with the US, based on shared interests and transatlantic unity. 🔗 lrp.lt/en/the-presi...

We #StandWithUkraine amid russia’s systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure. Lithuania is urgently sending power generators worth over €2M to support heat, electricity and essential services. 🇱🇹🤝🇺🇦

Freedom is not for granted - this is the lesson Lithuania has learnt fighting russian empires. Resilience & courage not to be afraid are our duty, strengthening and protecting our freedom today. Lithuanians in Brussels gathered for a discussion on how Lithuanians fall for common Kremlin narratives.

Today, on January 13, we gathered together with Lithuanians in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to commemorate 35 years after tragic events of soviet aggression against civilians, and remembered the Freedom Defenders. We will never forget why we are free.

On January 13, Lithuania marks the 35th anniversary of Freedom Defenders day, a tragic date that marked the country’s last battle against the soviet military aggression. A reminder that freedom is earned by the people and must never be taken for granted. lithuania.lt/news/life-an...

Today 🇱🇹 Ambassador Nerijus Aleksiejūnas, together with Lithuanian community and colleagues, joined the tribute run 'Road of Life and Death' in Brussels, honouring freedom defenders who sacrificed their lives for Lithuania during soviet military aggression against civilians on January 13, 1991.

"Survival is becoming difficult for both small and large farms. The European Commission must take action to stabilize the situation in the dairy sector and contribute to the preservation of dairy farms," urged 🇱🇹 Minister Andrius Palionis at an extraordinary meeting of EU agriculture ministers.

As 2025 comes to an end, it is a great time to look back to the year with pride for the achievements and incredible efforts of our team. May the New Year 2026 be active, victorious, and inspiring!

Team Lithuania wishes you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and a happy New Year 2026! We hope the coming year brings victory for Ukraine, as well as peace and inspiration.

Green goes well with red, especially in the winter season! This year, the Lithuanian capital Vilnius holds two significant European titles: European Green Capital🌱 and European Capital of Christmas🎄. Festive mood, warm lights, amazing Christmas tree, and inspiring events await!

At #EUCO today, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that European security and defense have to be a priority in all EU decisions, considering the growing military and hybrid threats. He stressed the need to strengthen the security of the EU and NATO’s eastern flank without delay.

We welcome the @europarl.europa.eu resolution condemning Belarus for hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the EU, urging an immediate cessation, calling for additional sanctions and asking to develop EU flagship initiatives for Eastern Flank countries. 🔗 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

EU Eastern flank – almost 1/5 of the EU GDP. In defence, the EUs role is to incentivise Member States and support their motivation to spend more on defence. Thank you @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social for initiating discussions in Brussels.

Experts at a discussion by 🇱🇹 PermRep looked into political, legal & financial ways to use russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's needs. It's crucial that any mechanism we design ensures sufficient flexibility to meet Ukraine’s urgent & evolving financial & military needs, said Amb. N.Aleksiejūnas.

Honoured to moderate @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social timely & important event on using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine. PS: With or without those assets, 'Arm Ukraine to win, or pay double when Russia does'. So next week's #EUCO decision should be obvious. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/03/b...

From November 25 to December 10 the Permanent Representation of Lithuania joins #OrangeTheWorld and #16DaysOfActivism by lighting our building in orange for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Together, we stand for dignity and gender equality.

Deadly russia's war machine is crumbling and gets more expensive due to international sanctions. Today at the Lithuanian PermRep we discussed the effectiveness of international sanctions and legal instruments to make them even more deterring and painful for aggressor.

Ahead of the #FAC Trade meeting, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys told reporters that he would inform his counterparts about the ongoing joint Belarusian attack on Lithuania, involving smuggler balloons and the seizure of Lithuanian trucks. 🔗 www.urm.lt/en/news/928/...

🗨️"Actions of the Belarusian regime must be clearly identified as a hybrid attack against an EU Member State. The EU must consider new sanctions against the responsible Belarusian officials and institutions,” urged Lithuanian Deputy Minister Sigitas Mitkus during 🇪🇺 #GAC. 🔗 www.urm.lt/naujienos/14...

Today we celebrate the Day of Lithuanian Diplomatic Service! Lithuanian Permanent Representation to the EU is the largest team of Lithuanian diplomats abroad – experts, special attachés, administrators, diplomats, and every person contributing to the success of #Lithuania🇱🇹 in the EU.🇪🇺

On November 1 and 2, Lithuanians celebrate All Saints' and All Souls’ Days, or Vėlinės. Families from across the country visit their departed loved ones in cemeteries, illuminating them with candles. Tonight, usually dark cemeteries turn into a mesmerizing sea of flickering lights.

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.

Best birthdays last all year -🎉Happy 10th Birthday, our dear partner in stratcom @euvsdisinfo.eu! 🎉 Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication. Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!

At the #AGRIFISH Council, Agriculture Minister🇱🇹 Andrius Palionis highlighted concerns about destructive fishing by russia in the Baltic Sea. 🗨️"We urge taking measures to prevent the import of unsustainable fishery products from the aggressor country into the EU market." zum.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos...

Best birthdays last all year -🎉Happy 10th Birthday, our dear partner in stratcom @euvsdisinfo.eu! 🎉 Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication. Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!

We are thankful for a strong and united EU response in condemning Belarus' persistent and provocative hybrid campaign, which includes illegal balloon incursions in Lithuanian airspace & state-sponsored migrant smuggling.This is a matter of our shared security. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Today is #UNDay! The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to effective multilateralism and to the rules-based international order with the United Nations at its core. Find out more on EU-UN cooperation ➡️ link.europa.eu/dnp8KG

President Gitanas Nausėda 🇱🇹 expressed strong support for continued #EU🇪🇺 assistance to Ukraine and for increasing pressure on russia at the #EUCO meeting in Brussels. “There is only one way to stop Russia – by ensuring peace through strength,” said the Lithuanian President. 🔗 lrp.lt/en/the-presi...

Arrival and doorstep by Gitanas #NAUSĖDA, President of #Lithuania, at the #EUCO taking place on 23 October 2025 in #Brussels. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20251...

#EUCO | EU summit, 23 October 2025 On the EU leaders’ agenda: 📌 Ukraine 📌 Middle East 📌 European defence and security 📌 Competitiveness and twin transition 📌 Housing 📌 Migration More info 👉 link.europa.eu/tkx8FQ

EU leaders are meeting tomorrow in Brussels for the European Council. Preparations are well under way: from room setups to mic checks, we’re making sure everything is ready for the summit. Take a sneak peak inside an EU summit ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajLdpWJuZaw #EUCO

🗨️"russia's shadow fleet violates safety and environmental rules, endangering biodiversity, and weakening Baltic Sea protection efforts", said 🇱🇹 Minister Kastytis Žuromskas at #EU Environment Council in Luxembourg yesterday. More details 🔗 am.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos...

🗨️The European Council must clearly reaffirm #EU's commitment to Ukraine, support for Ukraine's defense and integration into the EU, as well as continued pressure on russia. We must agree on the use of frozen russian assets for Ukraine's needs, said Lithuania's Deputy FM Sigitas Mitkus at #GAC.

Today #EU Energy Council agreed to completely stop all russian gas imports to the EU. "Finally, the Council decided to turn off the russian tap – today marks another important step, and it is a historic one for the whole of Europe." said 🇱🇹Energy Minister Ž.Vaičiūnas at the #TTE Council.

💬 "Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be subject to negotiation; these principles must be defended. Negotiations on ending Russia's aggression against Ukraine cannot take place solely with the aggressor. Ukraine must be part of them," - said 🇱🇹FM Kęstutis Budrys at the #FAC today.

Today at #FAC, EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss: 📌Russia's war against Ukraine 📌EU-Indo Pacific relations 📌the situation in the Middle East 📌Sudan, Moldova and Georgia

Defense of the EU's eastern border must become a priority for Europe. EU must make a joint commitment to strengthen it and improve the fight against unmanned aerial systems, said Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė 🇱🇹 during #FAC Defence meeting in Brussels.

"We must not underestimate security interests for the sake of short-term economic benefits", Interrior Minister 🇱🇹 V. Kondratovičius said at the EU #JHA Council. Minister stressed a sharp rise in Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens, 75% for tourism, despite clear security concerns.