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Lithuanian diplomatic response to Russian aggression

Overview

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has consistently advocated for increased international pressure on Russia in response to its military actions and hybrid warfare.

Initially, Budrys addressed the UN General Assembly, condemning Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure as violations of international law and the UN Charter. He called for stronger sanctions, accountability mechanisms, and increased air defense support for Ukraine.

Following these remarks, Budrys urged the European Union to designate the Russian military intelligence agency, the GRU, as a terrorist organization. He cited the agency’s involvement in hybrid attacks across Europe, such as arson in Munich and a drone attack at Leipzig airport, as evidence of its terrorist methods. He further criticized the EU for removing certain Russian oligarchs from sanctions lists, describing the decision as a “sign of weakness” that encourages Russian aggression.

Entities

Kestutis Budrys · Mikhail Fridman · Lithuania · Russia · European Union

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Lithuania urges EU to designate Russian GRU as terrorist group

    Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys urged the EU to designate Russia's GRU as a terrorist organization and criticized the removal of sanctions on two Russian oligarchs.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Lithuania's Budrys condemns Russian attacks as violations of international law

    Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine as violations of international law, calling for increased sanctions and air defense support.

Sources

plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com · upday.com · vidinnovini.com · wojna.co.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl