Gitanas Nauseda
Lithuania is ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but there is a condition
The President of Lithuania has stated his readiness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission. The condition is a ceasefire and support from other European countries.
Ukraine may join the EU earlier than the Balkan countries - President of Lithuania
The President of Lithuania stated that Ukraine may complete the procedure of joining the EU before 2030, ahead of the Western Balkan countries such as Serbia and Montenegro. It all depends on the commitments.
President of Lithuania insists on setting a date for Ukraine's accession to the EU before the summit
Gitanas Nauseda calls for not wasting time and strengthening Europe's defense capabilities and support for Ukraine. The President of Lithuania proposes to set the date for Ukraine's accession to the EU as 2030.
Lithuania to provide additional air defence systems for Ukraine
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. President Nausėda called on the allies to jointly produce weapons and expand training programs for the Ukrainian military.
Lithuanian President suggests accelerating Ukraine's accession to the EU by January 1, 2030
Gitanas Nausėda called for the opening of the first cluster of negotiations in the coming weeks.
Leaders of the Baltic States, Spain and Canada arrive in Kyiv on the anniversary of the Russian invasion
The presidents of Lithuania and Latvia, the prime ministers of Estonia, Spain, and Canada, as well as EU leaders arrived in Kyiv on February 24. They were met at the train station by Andriy Yermak and Andriy Sybiga.
Germany will never support peace imposed on Ukraine - Scholz
The German chancellor has said that peace is possible only if Ukraine's sovereignty is ensured. Germany will not support an imposed peace and the separation of European and American security.
Zelensky reveals expectations from the 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia
Ukraine expects the new EU sanctions package to include restrictions on Russian oil and the shadow fleet. Zelenskyy discussed this issue with the Danish Prime Minister during their meeting.
President of Lithuania reveals the danger of quick peace in Ukraine
Gitanas Nausėda said that a quick peace in Ukraine at any cost is unacceptable and dangerous. He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in the negotiations and the need for full support for Ukraine.
Zelensky and Nauseda discuss strengthening air defense and investment in Ukrainian weapons
The Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania held talks on strengthening air defense and investing in the production of long-range weapons. The parties also discussed coordination of the positions of Ukraine, Europe, and the United States to achieve a just peace.
Fico's short-sighted energy policy poses threats to Europe: Foreign Ministry on Slovak Prime Minister's visit to Russia
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticized Slovak Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow and his energy policy. The ministry emphasized the importance of abandoning Russian energy carriers and diversifying supplies for European security.
“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow
Gitanas Nausėda criticized the Slovak prime minister for meeting with Putin on gas transit. Fico explained the visit by Ukraine's reluctance to continue transiting Russian gas after 2024.
Lithuania has a new prime minister: who is it
The Lithuanian parliament has elected Gintautas Palutskas as the country's new prime minister. The 45-year-old computer scientist and deputy leader of the Social Democratic Party is to form a government within 15 days.
Lithuanian President discusses support for Ukraine with Trump
The President of Lithuania had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss support for Ukraine and defense partnership. The leaders also discussed the threats posed by the cooperation of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Lithuanian President confirms Ukraine's permission to fire long-range missiles at Russia
The President of Lithuania confirmed that Ukraine had received permission from its partners to strike at Russian territory with long-range weapons. The United States, France, and the United Kingdom have granted appropriate authorizations for the use of their missile systems.
Lithuania accuses Hungary of posing security risks to Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians
The President of Lithuania accused Hungary of increasing security risks for Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians. Hungary's new visa scheme allows citizens of these countries to enter without security checks.
Zelenskyy signs security cooperation agreements with Lithuania and Estonia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signs bilateral security cooperation agreements with the President of Lithuania and the Prime Minister of Estonia during the EU leaders' summit.
Protecting port infrastructure is key to preserving food exports from Ukraine - Mitsotakis
Protecting port infrastructure and free shipping is key to preserving Ukraine's global food exports and containing food prices, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the Global Peace Summit.
No country has veto power against the sovereign choice of a democratic and sovereign state - Nausėda
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda believes that Russia's war against Ukraine violates the principles of the UN Charter, and no country has the right to veto the sovereign choice of a democratic and sovereign state.
Zelenskyy agrees with Lithuanian president on bilateral agreement within G7 declaration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the Lithuanian leader on his re-election, discussed upcoming international events and agreed to sign a bilateral agreement in the near future.
Zelenskyy congratulates Nausėda on re-election as President of Lithuania
Gitanas Nausėda was re-elected for a second term as President of Lithuania, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated him on his victory.
Lithuanian President Nausėda wins the second round of elections
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda is re-elected for a second term, gaining 75% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election.
Incumbent President Nausėda leads in Lithuania's elections
Incumbent President Gitanas Nausėda leads with 76. 64% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election in Lithuania, and Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite leads with 23.85%.
The second round of presidential elections continues in Lithuania
The second round of presidential elections is underway in Lithuania. The rival of the current president, Gitanas Nausėda, is Ingrida Šimonite, who is currently the head of the government.
The President of Lithuania and his wife wore embroidered dresses and congratulated Ukrainians on the holiday
On Vyshyvanka Day, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and his wife wore traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirts, wishing Ukraine victory and good luck through the power of embroidery.
Presidential elections in Lithuania: who will meet in the second round and how candidates support Ukraine
Gitanas Nausėda and Ingrida Šimonite will meet in the second round of the presidential election in Lithuania. In the first round, Nausėda received 44.19% of the vote, and Šimonite - 19.78%.
Lithuania will hold presidential elections: Nausėda is likely to win
Today, Lithuanians will vote in the presidential election, where incumbent President Gitanas Nausėda has a good chance of winning thanks to his support for Ukraine and focus on security issues.
Lithuania will send Ukraine the necessary air defense systems
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with air defense systems, joining Germany in providing additional military support.
Zelenskyy invites leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Canada and Estonia to the Peace Summit
President Zelenskyy has held international talks and personally invited the leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Canada to the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to garner support for the Ukrainian peace formula and force Russia to peace.
Scholz: deployment of German military brigade in Lithuania is in "full swing"
Germany plans to deploy a permanent brigade to Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern defense. The deployment of the German brigade in the Baltic country is "in full swing.