“The Ukrainians lack weaponry, the creation of an international tribunal got stuck, international organisations are hostages to Russian manipulation, and some are close to experiencing 'brain death'. Although it is easier to list what we have not done in the name of Ukraine’s victory, I believe that the international community will be able to gain the necessary momentum to celebrate the victory in Kyiv and not Moscow,” Landsbergis said.
EU ministers discussed the new sanctions package to adopt it as soon as possible. A few countries welcomed the European Commission’s recommendation to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, which are finalising fulfilling the necessary criteria.
The foreign ministers discussed measures to strengthen Armenia’s cooperation with the EU and its resilience to external challenges, the EU’s role in achieving a sustainable resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and long-term stability in the South Caucasus region.
The Council focused on the tense situation in the Middle East.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister stressed the importance of a unified EU position, the need to actively engage with partners, clearly communicating the EU’s actions and providing support to avoid a humanitarian crisis. The EU must be ready to engage significantly in the peace process when the conditions allow.
“Europe needs to take the lead because Russia here, just like in Ukraine, is striving for only one – the greatest instability possible,” Landsbergis told his counterparts.
The head of Lithuania’s diplomacy met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo and discussed the tense situation in the Western Balkans.
The EU ministers also participated in the EU-Western Balkans ministerial meeting after the Council.
