On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda participated in a conference call with the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which they discussed the…
On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda participated in a conference call with the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which they discussed the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, the need to maintain pressure on Russia, and further actions by the international community. The Lithuanian leader emphasized that Europe must be fully involved in negotiations on peace in Ukraine and the future architecture of European security.
To achieve this, it is essential to agree in advance on a common European position and a clear negotiating mandate. According to the President, “As a new round of diplomatic negotiations in Abu Dhabi approaches, it is particularly important to maintain transatlantic unity and prevent Russia from exploiting the negotiation process to weaken international pressure.” “At this very moment, it is essential to increase support for Ukraine and prioritize agreement on the 22nd package of European Union sanctions against Russia.
European solidarity has to translate into concrete decisions, and support for Ukraine needs to be distributed fairly among all European countries,” the President underlined. “The current level of support for Ukraine is insufficient. We must act more decisively, ensure long-term military and financial support, and consistently increase pressure on the aggressor. Only a strong Ukraine and a credible deterrent against Russia can ensure lasting peace in Europe,” the President emphasized. Lithuania is consistently increasing its support for Ukraine.
The total military aid provided by Lithuania to Ukraine has already reached €1.2 billion, of which €209 million was allocated this year. Gitanas Nausėda also stressed that support for Ukraine remains one of the most important priorities of Lithuania’s foreign policy and will feature prominently on the agenda of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. www.president.lt
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