PoliticsThe President: Lithuania is and will remain one of the most active supporters of Ukraine2024-04-08, 09:45On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal. The President and the Ukrainian Prime Minister discussed Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation on the frontline, the need for military and financial support, Ukraine’s reconstruction and joint Lithuanian-Ukrainian defense projects, the process of Ukraine’s integration into the European Union as well as its prospects of moving closer to NATO. Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council After over three years at the helm of the Ministry of National Defence, Arvydas Anušauskas handed over the flag of the Ministry of National Defence and scepter, symbol of power, to his successor Laurynas Kasčiūnas on March 26. Last Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. President Gitanas Nausėda will participate in the European Council meeting in Brussels on 21–22 March. The main focus of the March meeting will be on support for Ukraine, defense and security, and EU enlargement. On Wednesday, President Gitanas Nausėda had a telephone conversation with President Alexander Stubb of Finland. The Presidents of Lithuania and Finland discussed bilateral relations, the security situation in Europe, support for Ukraine, the protection of the European Union’s external borders and the control of irregular migration. Joint Letter by Finland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden. On Tuesday, MEPs on the Committee on Foreign Affairs will discuss the future of EU enlargement with ministers, vice-ministers and secretaries of state of EU member states. On Thursday MEPs supported the candidacy of Carlo Alberto Manfredi Selvaggi, nominated by the Italian government, for the EU Court of Auditors (ECA). Landsbergis tells Ursula von der Leyen: "Russia's aggression against Ukraine challenges the international order"2024-03-07, 18:05On 6 March, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the margins of the Congress of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Bucharest. The politicians discussed the security situation of the eastern flank, defence cooperation, support for Ukraine, and the fight against disinformation. |
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