During last night’s russian attacks on Kyiv, Lithuania’s Embassy was also damaged. Missiles struck just meters from the Embassy. Fortunately, our staff did not suffer. Today, Lithuanian MFA will summon the russia’s representative in Vilnius. Russia’s campaign of terror against Ukraine continues without limits. There is no sign of any genuine willingness to stop it, to seek peace or engage in negotiations. The Kremlin’s objective remains the same: destruction, death and intimidation. The response is clear: increase pressure on Russia through stronger sanctions and step up support for #Ukraine.

On this day in 1991, seven Lithuanian officers were killed at the Medininkai border post by soviet forces. The attack was meant to intimidate a young democracy that had just restored its independence. Instead, it strengthened Lithuania’s determination to be free. This day reminds us that freedom is never guaranteed. It must be protected, defended, and valued by every generation.

Russia continues to demonstrate that it has no interest in neither negotiations nor peace. Last night it launched another massive combined missile and drone attack against #Ukraine, firing around 50 missiles and hundreds of drones at civilians and civilian infrastructure across the country. These strikes are yet another reminder that Russia responds to every diplomatic effort with more terror. Peace cannot be achieved through concessions to the aggressor. It requires sustained pressure on Russia and unwavering support for Ukraine. We must continue strengthening Ukraine’s military capabilities, increase military, financial and political assistance to Ukraine, tighten sanctions on Russia, accelerating the adoption of the EU's 22nd sanctions. Every delay only emboldens the Kremlin. Ukraine is defending not only its own freedom, but also the security of Europe. Our resolve must be stronger than Russia’s aggression.

Russia continues its campaign of terror in #Ukraine. This morning, once again, the Kremlin’s war machine targeted innocent Ukrainians, killing and injuring civilians, and struck the premises of Latvia’s Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk. Russia’s aggression will not break the courage, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people, nor the resolve of those who stand with Ukraine. Lithuania’s call: more pressure on the aggressor and stronger support to Ukraine.