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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda consistently underscores the significance of bolstering European Union-Ukraine relations amid escalating tensions with Russia. Nausėda firmly believes that accelerating EU accession talks for Ukraine is crucial to strengthen both political and economic stability in the region. Furthermore, he has been vocal about the necessity for NATO countries to remain united against any potential Russian aggression, emphasizing intelligence reports that suggest upcoming provocations in the Baltic states and Poland to test NATO's resolve. Nausėda also champions increasing investment in Ukraine's reconstruction and defense industries, including cooperative efforts with Lithuania. His statements reflect ongoing challenges in security cooperation within NATO and the EU, showcasing his proactive stance on confronting Russian threats.
What actions has Gitanas Nausėda taken regarding Ukraine's EU membership?
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has been advocating for Ukraine's swift integration into the European Union. He has repeatedly called for accelerating EU accession negotiations and has emphasized Lithuania’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's EU membership goal by 2030. Nausėda underscores the strategic significance of Ukraine's accession in reinforcing regional stability and countering Russian influence.
How does Gitanas Nausėda view NATO's role in countering Russian threats?
Gitanas Nausėda places great importance on NATO's unity in responding to Russian provocations. He has underlined intelligence reports that suggest possible Russian provocations in the Baltic region and Poland. Nausėda has called for increased NATO vigilance and cooperation to ensure preparedness against any aggressive maneuvers by Russia, reflecting his concern for Lithuanian national security and regional stability.
What are Gitanas Nausėda's views on European sanctions against Russia?
President Gitanas Nausėda supports stringent European sanctions against Russia and has been actively advocating for tougher measures. He criticized the insufficiency of existing sanctions and urged the EU to target key sectors, including influential Russian entities like Gazprom and Lukoil, emphasizing the need for comprehensive actions to impede Russia's military capabilities and deter aggressive behavior against European nations.
What cooperative measures have Lithuania and Ukraine taken under Gitanas Nausėda's leadership?
Under Gitanas Nausėda's leadership, Lithuania and Ukraine have strengthened their cooperation, particularly in defense. Notable initiatives include the "Drone Deal" agreement, focusing on defense expertise and industry collaboration. Nausėda has highlighted Lithuania's consistent financial support and advocacy for Ukraine's EU integration, underscoring Lithuania's dedication to bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities and regional security.
How does Gitanas Nausėda perceive the current security situation in Eastern Europe?
Gitanas Nausėda perceives the security situation in Eastern Europe as precarious, with Russian threats posing significant challenges. He emphasizes the ongoing tense climate on NATO's eastern flank and the necessity for continuous international support for Ukraine to counterbalance Russian military actions. Nausėda believes that a robust cooperative response is essential for maintaining regional security and deterring further Russian aggression.
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Presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia arrived in Kyiv. PHOTOS Presidents of Poland Andrzej Duda, Estonia Alan Karis, Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda and Latvian President Egils Levits arrived in Kyiv. 18 844 40 Previously in trend: War
One of conditions for Ukraine’s accession to NATO is fight against fifth column, - Nauseda To join NATO, Ukraine needs to implement a number of reforms. This includes the fight against the so-called fifth column. 13 302 143 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO
Lithuanian President welcomes Crimean platform initiative. VIDEO President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda welcomes Ukraine's initiative to establish a Crimean platform and stresses the need to keep sanctions against Russia until the occupied territories are returned to Ukraine's control. 12 812 87
Zelensky meets with Duda and Nauseda in Lviv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Lviv. 9 107 11
Zelensky met with presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in Kyiv. PHOTO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in Kyiv with Polish President Andrzej Duda, Latvian President Egils Levits, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausseda and Estonian President Allar Karis, who are on a visit to Ukraine. 8 566 12
Zelensky, Duda and Nauseda held meeting in New York: They discussed grain transit President Volodymyr Zelensky met with his Polish and Lithuanian counterparts Andrzej Duda and Gitanas Nausėda in New York. 8 240 67
Leaders of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain and Canada arrived in Kyiv (updated). VIDEO President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister of Estonia Kristens Mihal, Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez, and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau arrived in Kyiv on the morning of 24 February. 7 736 24
Zelenskyy and Nausėda talked about return of Ukrainian men, - Advisor to President of Lithuania Budrys The return of Ukrainian men of military age from Latvia was discussed at the level of the presidents of the two countries during their last meeting in Vilnius. 7 368 100
Nauseda on CIA Director Retcliffe’s visit to Moscow: US has asked that details not be disclosed The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, stated that allies had been informed of the nature of the US CIA Director’s visit to Moscow, which took place last week. However, he said that the details could not be disclosed at the request of the US. 7 315 20 Previously in trend: Ratcliff visit to Moscow
Presidents of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland refuse to take photos with Lukashenko at Dubai summit Presidents Nausėda of Lithuania, Rinkēvičius of Latvia and Duda of Poland boycotted a joint photo at the United Nations (UN) climate change meeting COP28 on Friday. They did not want to be in the photo with Alexander Lukashenko, who seized power in Belarus. 6 634 12
Nauseda on Fico’s visit to Moscow: How cheap is your love? Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for traveling to Russia to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. 6 491 18
Russia has buried hope for return of peace through diplomatic means, - Nauseda The decision of the Russian Federation to "join" the Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine is illegal and null and void. Putin’s regime crossed another red line. 5 973 19 Previously in trend: War
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be solved by sitting at the negotiating table - Lithuanian President Nauseda In the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine, the outcome will be decided on the battlefield, not at the negotiating table. 4 684 23 Previously in trend: War
Europe will rearm faster than Russia - Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured before the EU summit that Europe will rearm "faster, smarter and more effectively" than Russia. 4 455 40 Previously in trend: Special summit
Lithuanian President Nausėda supports sending Western troops to Ukraine: Stop drawing red lines Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda supports discussions about sending troops to Ukraine for training missions and calls on the West to stop "drawing red lines". 4 177 21 Previously in trend: War
Nauseda honours SOF soldiers for evacuating fallen volunteer Valentėlis. PHOTOS Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda awarded the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the evacuation of the fallen Lithuanian volunteer Tomas Valentėlis, who had been defending Ukraine in the ranks of the Foreign Legion. 3 901 12 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces Foreigners in AFU
Scandal over UN map: Nauseda calls on Guterres to respect Ukraine’s borders An updated political map of the world published by the United Nations has outraged the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda. The criticism stems from the fact that Crimea, which is temporarily occupied by Russia, has been shown on the map as separate from the rest of Ukraine. 3 867 33 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Crimea
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with new aid package: 10 armored vehicles and ammunition, - Nausieda Lithuania has prepared a new military aid package for Ukraine. 3 528 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
NATO must strengthen its eastern flank if Belarus becomes refuge for Prigozhin, - Lithuanian President Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has warned that NATO will have to strengthen its eastern flank if Belarus becomes a haven for the head of the "Wagner" PMC Yevhen Prigozhin. 3 528 37
"We will lobby for NATO to give Ukraine security guarantees" - Duda During his visit to Lviv, President of Poland Andrzej Duda assured that his government and the government of Lithuania would lobby for NATO security guarantees for Ukraine. 3 271 6
Nauseda doubts that war in Ukraine will end by 2028: I don’t see light at end of tunnel Russia is only imitating the peace process. The war in Ukraine is unlikely to end in the next three years due to Russia's lack of will. 3 187 19 Previously in trend: Ending the war
President of Lithuania Nauseda visited Irpin. VIDEO The President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda visited the Kyiv region. During the visit, he inspected the destroyed city of Irpin. 3 183 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
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Ukraine is buying time for us with their blood, we need to act, - Nausėda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that European leaders should act while Ukraine is buying time. 3 113 85 Previously in trend: Special summit
European countries need to "increase momentum" in providing assistance to Ukraine, - Nauseda Europe has done a lot to help Ukraine, but it needs to increase its aid. 2 957 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
Hungary harms EU unity - Lithuanian President Nauseda Hungary, by threatening to block further support for Ukraine in its EU membership negotiations, is undermining the principle of bloc unity. 2 904 28
Each of NATO allies can set goal to allocate 0.25% of GDP for military aid to Ukraine - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that each of the NATO allies could set a goal of allocating 0.25 percent of its own GDP for military assistance to Ukraine, and stressed that it is important not to allow Russia to draw new "red lines." 2 763 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Russia is preparing attack on Lithuania’s infrastructure, - Nauseda The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, stated that intelligence reports indicate that Russia may be preparing provocations in Poland or the Baltic states in order to test NATO’s unity. 2 603 18 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics
Morawiecki urgently met with Nauseda because of "Wagners" Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki held an urgent meeting with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda. They discussed provocations by Russia and Belarus. 2 548 20
NATO summit will approve "special" invitation for Ukraine, - Nauseda The President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda sees the readiness of the NATO leaders to approve the decision, which will mention a certain "invitation" to Ukraine. 2 503 13
Ukraine should receive compensation from NATO for fact that it cannot join Alliance right now, - Nauseda NATO cannot accept Ukraine into its membership in the midst of a war, instead, the Alliance must provide Kyiv with sufficient security guarantees. 2 487 29
Russian regime is fragile, future rebellions may be worse, - Nauseda The President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda, commenting on the rebellion of the leader of the "Wagner" PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that the riots reflect the crisis situation in Russia. 2 212 21 Previously in trend: Prigozhin's uprising
Ukraine will hardly be able to become member of NATO before end of war, - Nauseda Ukraine will hardly be able to become a full member of NATO before the end of the war with Russia. However, the Alliance should develop a "road map" for Kyiv to join the defense bloc to demonstrate readiness for cooperation. Ukraine should become part of the security system of the North Atlantic Alliance. 2 150 41
NATO discusses shooting down missiles over Ukraine - Nauseda and Duda NATO is currently discussing the downing of Russian missiles over Ukraine by the air defense of the Alliance. 2 119 24
NATO should pay more attention to "Belarusian factor" in Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, - Lithuanian President Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized that Belarus is at Russia’s complete disposal for the movement of troops to any regions. 2 110 7 Previously in trend: War
Nausėda: Ukraine can become EU member by 2030 if it fights corruption Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has said that Ukraine’s and Moldova’s membership in the European Union by 2030 is a strategic goal for Lithuania. 1 957 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Moldova entrance to the EU Ukraine EU accession
Nauseda talks with Trump: they discussed support for Ukraine Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda had a conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. 1 905 1
Nauséda on Orban’s visit to Moscow: Undermines credibility of Hungarian presidency of EU Council Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda commented on Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow. 1 896 12
West will again be trapped in negotiations with Russia if they start on Moscow’s terms, not Kyiv’s - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expressed concern that the West could once again be trapped in Russia’s "telephone law" if peace talks begin on the Kremlin’s terms, not Ukraine’s. 1 845 10
Sanctions against all Russian banks should be imposed now, - Lithuanian President Nauseda Large-scale sanctions against Russia, including gas and oil embargoes, as well as sanctions against all Russian banks, must be imposed immediately. 1 843 3 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War
West lags behind needs of Ukrainian military – Nausėda Western countries should accelerate the provision of military assistance to Ukraine, without which it is impossible to hold back Russia’s military offensive. 1 835 15
Countries of "Coalition of Willing" must be ready to deploy troops in Ukraine - Nauseda Countries that have joined the "Coalition of the Willing" must be prepared to deploy armed forces to ensure security in Ukraine. 1 760 12 Previously in trend: Foreign troops in Ukraine Coalition of the willing
Hungary increases security risks for Europe - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that Hungary's decision to simplify the entry procedure for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus increases security risks in Europe. 1 733 11
Lithuania calls for strengthening air defense on border of Poland and Ukraine and on entire eastern flank of NATO NATO countries need to strengthen air defense on the Ukrainian-Polish border, as well as on the entire eastern flank of NATO. 1 682 2 Previously in trend: War
Nauseda: Ukraine is of existential importance for us, we should focus our efforts on helping it Support for Ukraine is of existential importance. All diplomatic efforts of Lithuania should be focused on helping it. 1 679 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukraine will be able to join NATO without MAP, - Nauseda Ukraine will be able to join NATO without a Membership Action Plan, under a simplified procedure, when "conditions allow." 1 655 16
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