The EU and the European Parliament have stood with Ukraine ever since Russia launched an unjustified and illegal full-scale invasion of the country on 24 February 2022.

NATO allies need to do their utmost to help Ukraine win the war against Russia as soon as possible, because time is critical at the moment, President Gitanas Nausėda underscored in Warsaw today, addressing US President Joe Biden and the leaders of NATO’s eastern flank countries, the so-called Bucharest Nine.

On Tuesday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, who was visiting Lithuania, to discuss bilateral relations and security issues.

MEPs call for serious consideration to be given to delivering fighter jets, helicopters, appropriate missile systems and a substantial increase in munitions to Ukraine.

NATO remains the most important guarantor of Europe’s security, and Euro-Atlantic synergy is the most important element of the continent’s security, pointed out Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė at a panel discussion A Dream Come Due: Towards European Strategic Sovereignty on Europe’s strategic sovereignty at the Munich Security Conference.

President Gitanas Nausėda continues his working visit to Brussels, where he participates in the European Council meeting. On Thursday evening, European leaders discussed economic issues.

In her address, the European Parliament President Metsola called for unity in support of Ukraine, in response to migration challenges and in rebuilding trust in the European economy.

On 2 February, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė met with Laura Codruţa Kövesi, the European Chief Prosecutor, who is on a visit to Lithuania and Tomas Krušna, the European Prosecutor. During the meeting at the Office of the Government, the parties discussed cooperation between the Lithuanian and European Prosecutor's Offices, administrative support for the institution's activities, and its possible role in ensuring the implementation of the European Union's sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

MEPs on Thursday backed the decision to waive the immunities of Andrea Cozzolino and Marc Tarabella, following requests by the Belgian authorities.

On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda had a meeting with the European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi where they discussed issues related to accountability for war crimes committed by Russia and the implementation of sanctions, as well as the supervision and transparency of EU funds.