#  @GLandsbergis Gabrielius Landsbergisπ±πΉ Gabrielius Landsbergisπ±πΉ posts on X about ukraine, lithuania, russia, countries the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::270898732/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -29% - [--] Month [-------] +106% - [--] Months [----------] -38% - [--] Year [----------] -22% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::270898732/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] no change - [--] Month [--] +21% - [--] Months [---] -33% - [--] Year [---] -44% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::270898732/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.03% - [--] Month [-------] -0.11% - [--] Months [-------] +2.40% - [--] Year [-------] +23% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::270898732/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [us election](/list/us-election) **Social topic influence** [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #2639, [lithuania](/topic/lithuania), [russia](/topic/russia), [countries](/topic/countries), [china](/topic/china), [defence](/topic/defence), [this is](/topic/this-is), [belarus](/topic/belarus), [moldova](/topic/moldova), [moscow](/topic/moscow) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Two totalitarian regimes started WW2. [--] yrs ago war ended for some. For & CEE countries war continued until Soviet regime collapsed. War victims should be remembered. But remembrance should not be shroud of forgetfulness for the real instigators of wars past & current" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1391393252985741314) 2021-05-09T14:02Z 139.8K followers, [---] engagements "Putin's tanks have been destroyed. His ships have been sunk. His aircraft have been shot down. Now all he has left is scare tactics. We must meet his threats with courage and resolve. #ArmUkraineNow #BeBraveLikeUkraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1572551847348678657) 2022-09-21T11:42Z 182.1K followers, [----] engagements "Putin's use of grain as a tool for blackmail must be stopped. We must get serious about stopping it. We can build defences against it" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1579099970036461568) 2022-10-09T13:22Z 140.1K followers, [---] engagements "Already the EU's ATALANTA mission is protecting shipping from piracy in the Western Indian Ocean. We could use that model in the Black Sea too" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1579099976646676482) 2022-10-09T13:22Z 140.1K followers, [---] engagements "If Iran walks like a duck talks like a duck and admits to supplying drones to the biggest duck in the world then I think we have enough evidence to say that Iran is a duck. Let's sanction the duck out of them" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1582398988711780355) 2022-10-18T15:51Z 139.5K followers, 11K engagements "Lithuania is only [--] million people but this week we crowdfunded [--] million euros to buy air defence systems for Ukraine. π No sign of fatigue here. We will stand with Ukraine until victory is achieved" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1622248981978816513) 2023-02-05T15:01Z 188.1K followers, 1.6M engagements "Lithuania never joined the USSR. Moscow illegally occupied our territory so we resisted until we restored our independence and the Red Army went back home. We're not post-soviet we're never-soviet" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1650430549998092288) 2023-04-24T09:24Z 188.1K followers, 1.1M engagements "Hungary has not presented any motives for delaying Sweden's NATO accession. Lithuania on the other hand stresses Sweden's importance to Europe's defence so we will be adding an extra chair at the NATO Summit in Vilnius. Let's not leave the chair empty" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1674404035418288131) 2023-06-29T23:17Z 95.5K followers, 145.8K engagements "Lithuania cannot be secure if the world is insecure. Our new Strategy for the Indo-Pacific is truly mutually beneficial boosting not only Lithuania but also the wealth and security of all our friends on the other side of the planet. β₯π" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1676637685140652047) 2023-07-09T00:28Z 95.4K followers, 54.8K engagements "Proud to open the NAFO Summit a based gathering of fellas to raise money for Ukraine β€ This is the way" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1677694418789228544) 2023-07-13T19:35Z 95.4K followers, 222K engagements "I am very happy to congratulate our NATO ally Canada on the successful opening of the new embassy in Lithuania. A warm Vilnius welcome to Ambassador Jeanette Sautner Now we will be able to cooperate even closer" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1678451646043496473) 2023-07-11T08:06Z 95.5K followers, 52.7K engagements "We considered the Cold War over when the Berlin Wall fell. Now Russia is rebuilding the wall and reviving the Cold War. In Vilnius we brought Ukraine closer to NATO but we will not waste a day to make much more progress before Washington DC next year. History is watching us" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1679219028911333377) 2023-07-13T01:15Z 95.4K followers, 54.9K engagements "9 years ago Putin's thugs shot down MH17. He blamed it on Ukraine he spat out ridiculous and conflicting denials he never showed any regret. Countless warcrimes later some still believe it is possible to "negotiate peace" with that kind of person. No it is not" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1680925844879945736) 2023-07-19T23:44Z 95.5K followers, 158.5K engagements "Lithuania is responding to Greece's international call for assistance and we are ready to send firefighters as soon as possible. We will always do what we can to help our partners and allies in an emergency" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1681662409818230784) 2023-07-19T19:01Z 95.5K followers, 19.9K engagements "The Baltic States have five ports that could be used to safely export much more of Ukraine's grain. We are officially proposing that the @EU_Commission help us to increase rail capacity on the #BalticRoute πΎ" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1683815814422462464) 2023-07-30T00:32Z 95.4K followers, 131.9K engagements "Its one year until the @Olympics. We the Foreign Ministers of welcome the #IOCs exclusion of Russia and Belarus - but we must do more to support #Ukraine & Olympic values. Statement:" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1684183395033571330) 2023-08-02T13:45Z 95.4K followers, 40.1K engagements "We should be doing more than helping Ukraine. We should be helping Ukraine to win" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1686434068345344005) 2023-08-01T17:49Z 95.4K followers, 249.9K engagements "There is no peace without justice but in a frozen conflict you have to suspend justice. That's why Russia wants to freeze to avoid being brought to justice. And that's why a frozen conflict could never be peaceful. Peace comes only when the aggressor is defeated and prosecuted" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1688929930657316865) 2023-08-08T15:07Z 139.7K followers, 58.1K engagements "Spoke with @AraratMirzoyan expressed concern about the dire humanitarian consequences of the blocking of the Lachin corridor. Crucial to ensure unimpeded movement as ordered by ICJ. Reiterated firm belief in absolute necessity of working towards comprehensive & lasting peace" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1689208739117588480) 2023-08-09T09:35Z 95.4K followers, 43.7K engagements "Jessica is right. We must help Ukraine to win as quickly as possible using #WhateverItTakes" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1689247995617787905) 2023-08-09T12:11Z 95.4K followers, 140.4K engagements "Roosevelt said "speak softly and carry a big stick". So why haven't we given a big stick to Ukraine My thoughts from #QuoVadisEuropa at @UIMP" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1693621296888742296) 2023-08-21T13:49Z 95.4K followers, 14.7K engagements "Every two years Russia holds a military exercise called ZAPAD and usually it involves planning an invasion of NATO with threats of nuclear attacks. π§΅1/8 #QuoVadisEuropa" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1693939390374904108) 2023-08-22T10:53Z 140.4K followers, 98.3K engagements "We have to trust that we are prepared to push back to have an answer to any sort of escalation because otherwise Putin has the upper hand. 4/8" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1693939417637929436) 2023-08-22T10:53Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Stalin made "peace" with Hitler dividing up other people's land creating spheres of influence and so-called "republics". The oppression continued for decades. There was no "peace" there was only misery and murder. Now you know why Ukraine keeps fighting" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1694286803073638539) 2023-08-23T09:53Z 95.5K followers, 247.6K engagements "We wish you thousands of independence days Ukraine Love from Lithuania π" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1694641160671629575) 2023-08-24T09:21Z 95.7K followers, 69.4K engagements "Ukraine again shows the world they are brave enough to step up and defend themselves and all of our freedoms. We must have faith in them accordingly" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1695857547037614308) 2023-08-27T17:55Z 95.4K followers, 22.7K engagements "Final preparations with my dear Romanian colleague @Odobes1Luminita as we travel together to Gymnich in Toledo to start a new season with fellow EU ministers" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1696823354232115377) 2023-08-30T09:53Z 95.4K followers, 21.3K engagements "Russia is imperialist and has always been imperialist. This is what todays Russians have inherited from their past. In Lithuania we know all about the history of Russian culture and humanity from bitter experience. Some examples π§΅1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1696941726273773681) 2023-08-30T17:43Z 87.5K followers, 81K engagements "In [----] Russia and other imperial powers decided to draw new lines on maps so Russia occupied Lithuania Poland. Not for the last time. This is Russian imperialism. π§΅6/10" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1696941769231941966) 2023-08-30T17:43Z 95.4K followers, [---] engagements "Together with Poland Belarus and others Lithuania fought in two uprisings against the Tsars 1831-1832 and 1863-1864. After crushing the second uprising Russia installed a governor who earned the nickname The Hangman. This is Russian imperialism. π§΅7/10" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1696941772826419264) 2023-08-30T17:43Z 87.4K followers, [---] engagements "Great start to the Gymnich meeting of foreign ministers in Toledo Spain. Grateful for the chance to chat with my Ukrainian BFF @DmytroKuleba" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1697142661885383158) 2023-08-31T07:01Z 139.5K followers, 157.1K engagements "On this day thirty years ago WWII finally ended and the last Soviet troops went home. Lithuanians will never forget what life was like under Russian occupation and we will never stop helping those who fight to be free from Moscow" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1697178217260441605) 2023-08-31T09:23Z 95.4K followers, 120.7K engagements "Let's stop supporting Ukraine "for as long as it takes". Let's be specific about what "it" is. We are working towards Ukraine's victory and we want this to happen as soon as possible not "whenever"" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1697198167932993963) 2023-08-31T10:42Z 95.4K followers, 59.9K engagements "These thoughts and more from my doorstep at the Gymnich meeting of foreign ministers in Toledo Spain. https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20230831-informal-meeting-of-foreign-affairs-ministers-gymnich-august-2023/141288-arrival-and-doorstep-lt-landsbergis-20230831 https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20230831-informal-meeting-of-foreign-affairs-ministers-gymnich-august-2023/141288-arrival-and-doorstep-lt-landsbergis-20230831" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1697198172827730148) 2023-08-31T10:42Z 139.7K followers, 12.3K engagements "With a ceasefire Putin would be able to claim victory and that means the aggressor winning as the world watches. You can call this a "new reality" if you want but this new reality would be horrible and we cannot allow it to happen. We should choose to make the aggressor lose" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1697514520522944889) 2023-09-01T07:39Z 95.4K followers, 388.1K engagements "Today I'm having discussions with our NB8 Nordic and Baltic partners on our region's security and our continuing support for Ukraine. We will be building on progress made at the NATO Summit in Vilnius" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1699660935592390801) 2023-09-07T05:48Z 95.4K followers, 19.9K engagements "Sending birthday greetings to @vkaramurza an innocent man who was poisoned and jailed by a regime of murderers. Calling on Russia to release Vladimir Kara-Murza and all political prisoners" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1699783540991475738) 2023-09-07T13:55Z 95.4K followers, 17.8K engagements "Met with EU Commissioner @VDombrovskis to discuss measures taken to prevent economic coercion by China and all other authoritarian regimes. We must be steadfastly loyal to democracies" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1700110289046258008) 2023-09-08T11:34Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements "When your "elections" in occupied territories involve threatening people with masked men in trucks you prove to the world that people want you to go home and leave them in peace. They would use colourful language to tell you this if you didn't have your gun to their heads" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1701215551207481783) 2023-09-11T12:46Z 95.4K followers, 18.6K engagements ""When Europe is bold it get things done" @vonderleyen thank you for rising to the call of history. Let's get Ukraine's liberation and accession done so we can all live in a more complete Europe as soon as possible. #SOTEU2023" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1701893837948395856) 2023-09-13T09:41Z 95.4K followers, [---] engagements "Warmest congratulations to @Kamikawa_Yoko on your appointment as Japan's new Foreign Minister I am looking forward to working with you on strengthening the rules-based international order and implementing the LT-JP Strategic Partnership" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1702194816241614961) 2023-09-14T05:37Z 139.7K followers, 13.3K engagements "Looking forward to working with @krisjaniskarins the new Foreign Minister of our closest brothers Latvia. Baltic security and prosperity will be our common goals alongside continued support for Ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1702701167023661445) 2023-09-15T15:09Z 95.5K followers, 10.2K engagements "Flying to the UN General Assembly in New York. I will be discussing the most pressing global challenges and of course advocating for full victory and justice for Ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1703414109323076083) 2023-09-17T14:22Z 95.5K followers, 36.9K engagements "The MoU we've just signed with @SecManalois one more step in strengthening relations between Philippines and Lithuania. Despite [----] km distance between Vilnius and Manila we share a similar understanding of global affairs. #UNGA78" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1703891906285998303) 2023-09-18T22:01Z 95.5K followers, [----] engagements "Military operation launched by AZ after months of blockade imposed on Karabakh Armenians undermines efforts by intl community to bring lasting peace. We urge immediate ceasefire&launching of dialogue between Baku & Karabakh Armenians as the only way towards peaceful coexistence" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704124775365562504) 2023-09-19T13:26Z 95.5K followers, 47.8K engagements "On behalf of EU HRVP I met with Malaysia's FM @ZambryOfficial at #UNGA78. Stability and well-being are very fragile. Strengthening ties between the EU Malaysia and other partners in the Indo-Pacific helps bilateral relations global affairs and the rules-based world order" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704180231962050660) 2023-09-19T17:06Z 95.4K followers, [--] engagements "The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty (BBNJ) will make it easier to protect the environment in areas not controlled by any UN member. That's good news for the world's oceans and seas. Proud to sign on behalf of Lithuania here in New York at the #UNGA" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704497299223626085) 2023-09-20T14:06Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements ""If we allow aggressive neighbours to cross borders then nobody can feel safe." Thanks to @IsaCNN for the chance to explain the need to support Ukraine until victory" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1704625836249190735) 2023-09-20T22:37Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Very happy to meet Bangladesh State Minister @zapalak at #UNGA78 to discuss the importance of AI in implementing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. I'm happy to continue sharing the best of Lithuanian experience in cyber security and other tech sectors" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704840804257161452) 2023-09-21T12:51Z 95.5K followers, [----] engagements "How is it possible that aggressors can still make speeches at the UN Why are we here discussing our future with regimes who want to destroy us These were my questions at the UN Summit of the Future today. Lithuania's position is clear reform is unavoidable. #UNGA78" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704905950728159391) 2023-09-21T17:10Z 95.5K followers, 72K engagements "Thank you @MarijaPBuric for an open and productive discussion. We will continue our cooperation helping kidnapped children of Ukraine recording the damage done by Russia's aggression and fighting against the impunity of autocratic regimes" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704919750956957924) 2023-09-21T18:05Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements "Lukashenko is Putin's accomplice. The regime in Belarus collaborated in kidnapping Ukranian children and provides bases for military attacks. @Tsihanouskaya and all democratic voices of Belarus need international support. We share their hopes for a democratic future" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1704962869425590607) 2023-09-21T20:56Z 95.4K followers, 41K engagements "An inspiring meeting with FM of Myanmar @ZinMarAungNUG reminded me that freedom should not be taken for granted. Russia's atrocities against Ukraine are encouraged by Russia's impunity so it is our duty to stand firm against any aggression" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1705186315275301316) 2023-09-22T11:44Z 95.5K followers, 15.9K engagements "Very happy to meet @FMBhutan at #UNGA78. We discussed possible new projects in cyber security and other avenues for growing our bilateral relations" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1705206667887952131) 2023-09-22T13:05Z 95.5K followers, 14.9K engagements "Every day Ukraine's Defenders pay in blood to push back a genocidal invasion. Every day Ukraine's Defenders are defending all of us fighting to uphold fundamental principles of international law which are the world's only option if we want peace. Thank you Ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1708419712122515916) 2023-10-01T09:52Z 95.4K followers, 101.3K engagements "Lithuania successfully went through the difficult process of reforms needed to join the EU even though many said it was impossible. Ukraine will also prove doubters wrong and Lithuania will be here to help. No doubts no backtracking we don't abandon our friends. @DmytroKuleba" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1708757431331828000) 2023-10-02T08:14Z 95.4K followers, 75.3K engagements "Russia destroys food Lithuania delivers it. A corridor for grain transit to Baltic ports has been accepted and agreed relieving pressure at the Ukrainian border and increasing supply to Africa and beyond. Cooperation gives results" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1709181909236961292) 2023-10-03T12:21Z 87.5K followers, 86.9K engagements "It was an honour and a pleasure to meet you @rustem_umerov" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1709181981722832956) 2023-10-03T12:21Z 95.5K followers, 13.8K engagements "Murder King" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1709274794863071553) 2023-10-03T18:30Z 95.7K followers, 52K engagements "Lithuania is sending 350k humanitarian aid to Armenia to help address the immediate needs of those who fled from Nagorno Karabakh. We support Armenias independence sovereignty territorial integrity and the path of democracy chosen by the Armenian people" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1709561317718102359) 2023-10-04T13:29Z 95.5K followers, 104.6K engagements "Proud of our award-winning and very green capital city Vilnius πΏ" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1709994912207270381) 2023-10-05T18:12Z 95.4K followers, 21.2K engagements "There are no more excuses. There are no more grey areas. Russia is genocidal in broad daylight and proud of it. Arming the victims is not a choice it is a duty" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1710218845707792510) 2023-10-06T09:02Z 96.3K followers, 260.4K engagements "Lithuania strongly condemns the firing of rockets and strikes on civilians by Hamas in Israel. The use of violence and terrorism must end" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1710556201639899612) 2023-10-07T07:22Z 95.5K followers, 68.8K engagements "Here in Oman today a good chance to discuss regional and global security and assess strategies to deal with the ongoing instability. Thank you @badralbusaidi for hosting the GCC EU ministerial meeting" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1711414250495783309) 2023-10-09T16:12Z 137.4K followers, 10.1K engagements "Very concerned about sabotage of critical Baltic Sea infrastructure. We need to develop effective joint EU/NATO instruments to protect what connects us. Lithuania is ready to take part and support our partners by all means necessary" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1711767106281209925) 2023-10-10T15:34Z 95.5K followers, 65.8K engagements "Just spoke with my Estonian counterpart @tsahkna. We are taking the latest incidents of sabotage against critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea very seriously. Lithuania stands ready to help" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1712129547460636883) 2023-10-11T15:34Z 95.4K followers, 20.4K engagements "Lithuania and Egypt are both firmly committed to working together to strengthen the rules-based international order we both wish to preserve. Thank you for the productive discussion Minister Shoukry" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1712487278990241993) 2023-10-12T15:15Z 95.4K followers, 17.6K engagements "Good update on a call with @DmytroKuleba. As the worlds attention is on the Middle East Ukraine is advancing and Russia's latest offensives are failing. Ukraine could do even more if more air defence and long-range missiles were provided now. #ATACMSforUkraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1712523555882057892) 2023-10-12T17:40Z 95.4K followers, 54.3K engagements "Good luck @thordiskolbrun in navigating Icelandic public finances and economic affairs as skilfully as you did foreign and defence matters in these challenging times Congrats to the new foreign minister @Bjarni_Ben looking forward to working closely together. π€" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1713254077402878191) 2023-10-14T18:02Z 95.5K followers, 10.6K engagements "While we continue an excellent cooperation between our two countries we agree to keep the focus on Ukraine. Good meeting in Vilnius with the new Latvian Foreign Minister @krisjaniskarins" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1713855710537122013) 2023-10-16T09:53Z 86.2K followers, 23.6K engagements "Glad to meet fellow Foreign Minister @FMBuiThanSon here in Vietnam. We are in full agreement that the principles of international law must be upheld and our countries will support each other strongly on this matter" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1717062485281296454) 2023-10-25T06:16Z 86.4K followers, [----] engagements "Excited to talk with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. From LNG terminals to IT and smart agriculture Lithuanias focus is on Asia-Pacific to share transition experience and develop economic ties" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1717145002508169561) 2023-10-25T11:44Z 86.9K followers, 11.3K engagements "The EU promised Ukraine [-------] artillery rounds. So far we have delivered only [------]. Meanwhile North Korea delivered [------] to Russia. We surely have the resources to outperform North Korea. We should stop being frozen in the headlights while brave Ukrainians die" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1717459095928578291) 2023-10-26T08:32Z 188.1K followers, 727.1K engagements "Wherever international law is broken on whatever continent the consequences affect us all around the world. Happy to be with @Menlu_RI here in Indonesia for thirty years our partner in upholding the rules-based order which keeps both our countries safe" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1718916723426955563) 2023-10-30T09:04Z 86.3K followers, 10.4K engagements "Even after Bucha there were still people saying we can't compare Russia to Nazi Germany. Well. how about now Are the pogroms convincing enough Do you need Putin to actually grow a moustache and raise his right hand" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1718955954509631592) 2023-10-30T11:40Z 87.2K followers, 188.1K engagements "@ianbremmer You can drink tap water in Lithuania and Latvia" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1720792816622723450) 2023-11-04T13:19Z 87.4K followers, 14.2K engagements "For Russia "peace agreement" only means "time to rearm". We are dangerously close to missing the opportunity to end centuries of the Kremlin's imperial aggression and secure the future of multiple continents. Our children will curse us in the trenches we are digging for them" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1720808958716223751) 2023-11-04T14:23Z 188.1K followers, 1.3M engagements "On a call with @elicoh1 I expressed Lithuania's full solidarity with Israel. In as in terrorists and those behind them can only be defeated by a united front. I also stressed that civilian lives must be protected hostages released assistance must reach those in need" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1721097471181328536) 2023-11-05T09:29Z 87.4K followers, 29.4K engagements "We have the guns. We have the jets. We have the bombs. And yet. we hesitate to help the heroes to finish the job. We know Putin is planning a victory parade. We shouldnt be planning to walk away from a win" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1721971611497083077) 2023-11-07T19:23Z 128.5K followers, 359.4K engagements "A meeting of minds with @JanLipavsky in Vilnius. Lithuania and Czechia have democracy and rule of law at their core. In these uncertain times it is our responsibility to speak out and act in defence of Ukraine supporting freedom whenever it is challenged" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1722923708388450509) 2023-11-10T10:26Z 95.5K followers, 29.2K engagements "However hard we try to spin it a ceasefire would be a victory for Putin. Ukraine will never stop fighting unless we choose to abandon them. The shameful proposal I am hearing is to feed the bear and invite him to come back later. That was my warning today in Brussels" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1724071721878036686) 2023-11-13T14:28Z 87.7K followers, 253.3K engagements "Welcome back @David_Cameron I am sure we will be working closely on support for a Ukraines victory and increased ties between our historically friendly nations" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1724076263772434794) 2023-11-13T14:46Z 87.5K followers, 14.1K engagements "Stop butchering the truth. If you need to say "but" after you say "I support Ukraine" then you are supporting Russia. Simple as that" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1724821689140203766) 2023-11-15T16:08Z 87.6K followers, 190.9K engagements "Drgais @krisjaniskarins sveicam Latvijas Republikas proklamanas [---]. gadadien Very best wishes to you and all Latvians on your Independence Day. We are celebrating here in Lithuania too. Daudz laimes Latvija" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1725810561596735837) 2023-11-18T09:37Z 87.4K followers, 29.2K engagements "Musk's "thermonuclear" threats simply fuel the rumour that he gets his ideas from the Kremlin" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1725870311956984294) 2023-11-18T13:35Z 87.7K followers, 110.1K engagements "Since Maidan Ukrainians have been laying down their lives for a fully European future not to negotiate a compromise with terrorists. Lithuania will be with Ukraine until victory and long after" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1727055571445309661) 2023-11-21T20:05Z 87.5K followers, 45.8K engagements "In my speech today to representatives of all three Baltic States I highlighted our region's huge importance in geopolitical developments and warned that we must unite to help our allies if we want them to help us in return. Sadly the time may come sooner than we hope" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1727998500737110197) 2023-11-24T10:32Z 88.1K followers, 95.2K engagements "Defiance of Russia's grain blockade which some said would be impossible when I suggested it has so far been possible [---] times. Ukrainians continue to achieve the "impossible" despite our doubts" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1728052983860953559) 2023-11-24T14:08Z 88.1K followers, 73.2K engagements "Lithuania today is in mourning for the loss of so many Ukrainian lives to genocide both then and now. We will be fighting alongside Ukraine for justice both now and in the future. Never again must mean never again. π―" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1728387723738919062) 2023-11-25T12:18Z 88.1K followers, 76.6K engagements "Right now we have all the resources Ukrainians need except for the will to let them win. We should be letting Ukrainian bravery inspire us instead of letting fear of Russia restrict us. We should be afraid of a Russian victory not afraid of justice for Ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1728411604864184374) 2023-11-25T13:53Z 88.4K followers, 190.2K engagements "If we choose not to help Ukrainians restore their borders according to international law we will be opening the gates of instability and it will take a very long time to close them. That was my message at the #BerlinForum which I was honoured to open today with @ABaerbock" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1729443294374240632) 2023-11-28T10:13Z 88.1K followers, 61.7K engagements "Why would I fly to the @OSCE in Skopje to "discuss European security" with a man who shouldn't be allowed to fly to democratic countries unless his destination is The Hague" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1729593030699602216) 2023-11-28T20:08Z 88.3K followers, 181.6K engagements "Good news everybody Russia has just been voted off the @OPCW Executive Council. Ukraine Poland and Lithuania were successful It's time for all international organisations to clean themselves up in order to maintain their relevance and credibility" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1729884304287883515) 2023-11-29T15:25Z 88.8K followers, 287.1K engagements "Being an LGBT+ person does not make you "extreme" or "an organisation". Russia's latest escalation of oppression is disgusting and absurd" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1730518468938670090) 2023-12-01T09:25Z 88.8K followers, 57.4K engagements "Russia enlists sportsmen and women into its genocidal army. This is not neutrality this is against everything the Olympics should stand for" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1733160804558537156) 2023-12-08T16:25Z 89K followers, 141.7K engagements "If "as long as it takes" really meant "as long as we agree" then we have to agree to agree longer. We must reaffirm our commitment to Ukraine or be prepared to face consequences" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1734320525659210105) 2023-12-11T21:13Z 89K followers, 82.7K engagements "Congratulations to Radosaw Sikorski on confirmation of his appointment as Poland's Foreign Minister. Looking forward to working with my new counterpart on strengthening our countries' strategic partnership and maintaining unwavering commitment to Ukraine's victory" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1734855187003539945) 2023-12-13T08:38Z 89K followers, 18K engagements "Today as Europe makes its most important decisions in recent history I can only say this: . I am a Ukrainian" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1735233867093536936) 2023-12-14T09:42Z 88.8K followers, 201.2K engagements "Let's all give Ukraine and Moldova a big hug" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1735364282156495047) 2023-12-14T18:21Z 89K followers, 156.5K engagements "Delivered thanks to Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius for the upcoming deployment of a German brigade in Lithuania and reaffirmed our shared belief in preparedness as the most effective deterrent against Russia's expansionist ambitions. @BMVg_Bundeswehr" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1736758853385982211) 2023-12-18T14:42Z 89K followers, 27K engagements "I see no "quiet signals" that Russia wants "peace". I see only collapsed shopping malls burning homes and smashed maternity hospitals the results of yet another Russian terrorist attack. We should now be sending loud signals that these crimes will not be allowed to continue" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740711074419339749) 2023-12-29T12:27Z 188.1K followers, 868.9K engagements "For nearly [--] years we have been kicking can down the road trying to contain Putin's imperialism with dialogue and diplomacy while he continues to ignore borders and flatten cities. π§΅π" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741204536520323312) 2023-12-30T21:08Z 188.1K followers, 911K engagements "Tomorrow always comes. The problem of Russia's imperialism didn't disappear in [----] and to most eastern flankers it was clear that the next phase of the invasion would be costlier and deadlier. And so it was. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1741204545810629010) 2023-12-30T21:08Z 96.2K followers, 98.1K engagements "When Russia attacked again the war suddenly became todays problem. Again we think we can solve it by making it tomorrows problem. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1741204550508282126) 2023-12-30T21:08Z 95.5K followers, 46K engagements "But the premise has not changed. Russias imperialist revanchist ambitions will remain. The next phase would be directed not just against Ukraine Georgia or Moldova but possibly against NATO. The price human and economic will only go up. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1741204556590018855) 2023-12-30T21:08Z 95.5K followers, 93.3K engagements "We could wait for what I have called the Pearl Harbor effect a moment in history when the problems of tomorrow finally become the problems of today but at an enormously inflated price. Or we could treat this as todays problem and start solving it today. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1741204561426001935) 2023-12-30T21:08Z 117.8K followers, 163.9K engagements "We are on the verge of repeating historic mistakes. I am convinced that if we wont defeat Russia now that means our chosen path is to suffer unimaginable and unnecessary losses before we eventually decide its time to step up and win. /π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741204566350213146) 2023-12-30T21:08Z [--] followers, 515.3K engagements "Proud to be Lithuanian π" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1744035641422213442) 2024-01-07T16:37Z 184.2K followers, 355.6K engagements "You are always welcome in Lithuania Mr. President @ZelenskyyUa β€ We will be with Ukraine until victory whatever it takes" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745028529891283316) 2024-01-10T10:23Z 188.1K followers, 619.7K engagements "Cooperation on the eastern flank of NATO has never been stronger and this year we celebrate [---] years of diplomatic relations with Romania. Welcome to the Vilnius Snow Meeting @Odobes1Luminita" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745461634854973468) 2024-01-11T15:04Z [--] followers, 12.4K engagements "A warm welcome for Poland's new Foreign Minister @sikorskiradek here in Lithuania for our first meeting since his appointment. Our two countries have always resisted Russian expansionism and we shall continue to do so" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745557495341326576) 2024-01-11T21:25Z [--] followers, 35.7K engagements "Great to see my good friend @TobiasBillstrom back in Vilnius for the Snow (and snowy) Meeting. Lithuania is always happy to converse and collaborate with our Nordic friends" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1745561544241377519) 2024-01-11T21:41Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements "Very happy to start the day by awarding the Diplomatic Star to @berlin_bridge @P_Kallioniemi and @bctallis for their outstanding work towards our shared goals defending democratic principles against the spread of authoritarianism and disinformation. Lithuania thanks you" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1745724441147974047) 2024-01-12T08:28Z 95.5K followers, 174.5K engagements "Let's not deceive ourselves. The situation in Ukraine will not "sort itself out". Russia will not stop unless Ukraine is victorious. We see other tyrants and terrorists emboldened as they see us struggling to equip Ukraine to win. With this I opened the Snow Meeting in Vilnius" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745742548713296285) 2024-01-12T09:40Z [--] followers, 101.5K engagements "Lithuania congratulates @ChingteLai on his election as President. Together with the people of Taiwan we celebrate the strength of free and fair democracy" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1746222956001247320) 2024-01-13T17:29Z 95.4K followers, 81.4K engagements "Concerning Drink @pepsi everyone. Drink @pepsi everyone" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1746497406609281497) 2024-01-14T11:40Z [--] followers, 32.9K engagements "With @DmytroKuleba we are always together on the things that matter at the EU NATO and also at the @wef in Davos. #WEF2024" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1747591644768071685) 2024-01-17T12:08Z 95.4K followers, 34.5K engagements "Not musketeers but three neighbours continuing their firm support for Ukraine at #WEF2024 @edgarsrinkevics @sikorskiradek" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1747622611113103556) 2024-01-17T14:11Z 95.5K followers, 28.8K engagements "Lithuania and the UAE are developing economic links even further and it was a pleasure to discuss our shared interests with H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1747669364172583372) 2024-01-17T17:17Z 87.4K followers, [----] engagements "Glad to meet FM of Argentina @DianaMondino at #WEF2024. The world needs strong and principled voices to stand up to autocracies. I am sure we will be strengthening bilateral relations with Argentina" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747702920005419364) 2024-01-17T19:30Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "We can resist Russia's expansionism in Europe if we agree on these [--] simple things: 1) Agree that our goal is victory for Ukraine 2) Agree to provide equipment to achieve that goal 3) Agree that the fight should be properly financed like we financed the fight against COVID" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1747959035725226425) 2024-01-18T12:28Z 95.5K followers, 304.6K engagements "A real pleasure to meet my Nigerian counterpart @YusufTuggar and explore the possibilities of greater cooperation between our countries especially in view of the fast-changing security situation which affects us all. #WEF24" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748023586185474550) 2024-01-18T16:44Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Lithuania's Ukraine policy is very clear. Whatever victory takes" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748026513172156667) 2024-01-18T16:56Z 188.1K followers, 1.2M engagements "Very happy to discuss possibilities with @LockheedMartin here in Davos. Europe's security will be guaranteed by weapons not just words. #WEF24" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748032759958732940) 2024-01-18T17:21Z [--] followers, 10.8K engagements "Russia's future is not our concern. As democratic nations we should be focussing on strengthening our own security tightening sanctions against authoritarians and helping Ukraine win. That was my message at the #WEF24 session "Russia: What next"" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1748085964046499964) 2024-01-18T20:52Z 95.4K followers, 71.4K engagements "Very much enjoyed talking to @P_Kallioniemi in the first episode of #SoupTalk. Thank you for all your work Pekka You asked for interviews (or was it podcasts) so here they are In our first edition of #SoupTalk we interviewed Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis (@GLandsbergis). Watch the full interview: https://t.co/Zecbi4UdRe https://t.co/DyEkhmOGEb You asked for interviews (or was it podcasts) so here they are In our first edition of #SoupTalk we interviewed Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis (@GLandsbergis). Watch the full interview:" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1748448275609391560) 2024-01-19T20:52Z 95.5K followers, 44.5K engagements "We need to change our strategy from as long as it takes to whatever victory takes. So what would victory take Lets compare Polands recent procurements to the amount of equipment the world has given Ukraine: π§΅1/4" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1749084821416997057) 2024-01-21T15:01Z 188.1K followers, 2.1M engagements "Poland is a similar size to Ukraine and has a similar population. Poland thinks more than [----] tanks and hundreds of HIMARS are necessary to defend Poland. So why do we ask Ukrainians to liberate territory with less than a tenth of that π§΅2/4" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1749084825330307114) 2024-01-21T15:01Z 95.4K followers, 139.7K engagements "Remember that Poland is a NATO member and can count on backup from the armies of other NATO members. Ukraine cannot. Whatever victory takes is much much more than we have given. π§΅3/4" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1749084828631191854) 2024-01-21T15:01Z 95.4K followers, 111.5K engagements "If we support Ukraine for as long as it takes but we dont give them the equipment that they need "its" going to take a long time. Instead lets get serious about our collective security and give Ukraine whatever victory takes now. π§΅4/4" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1749084832070533613) 2024-01-21T15:01Z 95.4K followers, 137.4K engagements "Nobody knows the exact timeline of Russia's madness but we know Ukraine is buying us time and paying for it with blood. If Ukraine wins Russia's expansionism will be halted. If not we will be wishing we had used the bought time more efficiently" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1749374826026836062) 2024-01-22T10:13Z 188.1K followers, 914.2K engagements "At least one bottle of champagne is opened in the Kremlin whenever we are divided" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1749701863912477133) 2024-01-23T07:53Z 95.5K followers, 56.2K engagements "Here's my full interview on #SoupTalk with @P_Kallioniemi. It was fun but not a joke. You can now watch the full #SoupTalk with @GLandsbergis here on X: https://t.co/vPctGmSjO8 You can now watch the full #SoupTalk with @GLandsbergis here on X: https://t.co/vPctGmSjO8" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1749792829293855046) 2024-01-23T13:54Z 95.4K followers, 26.7K engagements "A pleasure to meet the Swedish Prime Minister @SwedishPM . We both take the current existential threats to European peace and security seriously and we agree on the importance of unity in the Baltic Sea region. I would also like to wish you a Happy Birthday Mr. Kristersson" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1750256787951898817) 2024-01-24T20:38Z 95.4K followers, 15.9K engagements "I am back in the capital city of the most inspirational Europeans I ever met finding out how Lithuania can help even more" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1750476060196577578) 2024-01-25T11:09Z 95.4K followers, [--] engagements "I am here in Kharkiv with those who live on the front line of democracy facing our common enemy and defending our shared values. If we want to achieve peace in Europe the line they hold must not break" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1750921202103615912) 2024-01-26T16:38Z 95.5K followers, 113.8K engagements "I assured @rustem_umerov that Lithuania will continue to support Ukraine whatever victory takes and we will continue to remind the world that there is no other path to peace in Europe" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1751210180925100268) 2024-01-27T11:46Z 95.7K followers, 44.1K engagements "With my good friend @DmytroKuleba discussing the need for Ukraine and its allies to ramp up production quicker than the enemy ramps up theirs. We cannot let Russia gain any advantage that would tempt them into launching more "operations"" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1751230742460248542) 2024-01-27T13:08Z 95.7K followers, 58.7K engagements "Called to congratulate the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova @MihaiPopsoi. I also thank @NicuPopescu for playing such a pivotal role in Moldova's European integration. I wish you and Moldova all the best for the future" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1751986479876677823) 2024-01-29T15:11Z 95.8K followers, 10.6K engagements "Made an important call to @ekaramurza reiterating Lithuania's support for imprisoned Kremlin critic @vkaramurza. He and all other political prisoners in Russia must be free. Everybody involved in this repression must face accountability" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1752299252754083987) 2024-01-30T11:54Z 95.9K followers, 45.3K engagements "There is a long list of agreements that Russia has broken and strangely there is also a long list of people convinced that next time things would be different" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1753112195418788159) 2024-02-01T17:44Z 96.2K followers, 130.8K engagements "Productive meeting with Foreign Minister Muhammad Hasan Mahmud to discuss how Bangladesh and Lithuania's cooperation has been growing finding ways it can grow even further" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1753378482870997435) 2024-02-02T11:23Z 96.2K followers, [----] engagements "Speaking at the EU Info-Pacific Forum and the EU-ASEAN Ministerial I emphasised the importance of supply-chain resilience and global cooperation against coercion. Wars are lost not only on the battlefield the future depends on our solidarity around the world" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1753467600858701877) 2024-02-02T17:17Z 95.9K followers, 12.4K engagements "The award for Best Putin Interview Summary goes to" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1756245739032711454) 2024-02-10T09:16Z 96.1K followers, 12K engagements "Iceland was the first country to recognise Lithuania's independence in [----]. Icelanders were unafraid to stand with us against Russia inspiring the world to follow suit. Today is the anniversary of that brave decision and every year we remember to say "Takk Island"" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1756560758815457545) 2024-02-11T06:08Z 109.9K followers, 89.1K engagements "Lithuania's defence budget has grown 302% since [----]. That's a bigger increase than any other NATO member. We've doubled it since [----] and now we're increasing it even more. This is an indication of how highly we value freedom not how much we want war" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1757859674559332707) 2024-02-14T20:09Z 114.5K followers, 143.6K engagements "In Munich in response to the very real threats we face I called for: 1) Increased unity among NATO members 2) Increased European responsibility for transatlantic security 3) Increased defence spending 4) Increased readiness 5) Starting today This is the way" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758214976806764683) 2024-02-15T19:41Z 109.4K followers, 28.4K engagements "@krisjaniskarins @Latvian_MFA @LV_Lithuania @LithuaniaMFA Thank you dear @krisjaniskarins" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758401701734650172) 2024-02-16T08:03Z 96.6K followers, [---] engagements "With the anniversary of the invasion and "elections" drawing near Russia killed the main opposition leader Alexei Navalny. We should stop to think about the origins of Putins audacity and total disregard for our responses. Our answer this time must break the cycle of impunity" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758507968054632846) 2024-02-16T15:05Z 113K followers, 39.9K engagements "Pleasure to meet Bulgaria's Foreign Minister @GabrielMariya with whom we share a strong desire to bring together NATOs eastern flank and propose ways to make our Alliance even stronger" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758532926390600030) 2024-02-16T16:44Z 109.5K followers, [----] engagements "Great meeting with @RepGregoryMeeks. Russia is not Ukraines problem but the worlds problem and giving Ukraine tools to win now is the least we can do" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758548670444711964) 2024-02-16T17:47Z 109.4K followers, 12.8K engagements "Always a pleasure to talk with SACEUR General Cavoli. Full agreement on the need to assign and develop capabilities to deter and defend against Russia - NATOs most significant and direct threat" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758564261658280077) 2024-02-16T18:49Z 112.1K followers, 11.6K engagements "Pleased to meet my new Moldovan counterpart @MihaiPopsoi to reaffirm Lithuania's full support for Moldova's path to EU membership. I recognised his and his people's dilligent work on reform and integration and we looked forward to the day when they will be full members" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758840159737356763) 2024-02-17T13:05Z 112.7K followers, 14.5K engagements "A very important discussion with Russian opposition representatives @khodorkovsky_en @Kasparov63 @gudkovd. We share deep concerns that Putin is now being allowed to act with total impunity committing crime after crime without facing swift and appropriate consequences" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1758855192773079255) 2024-02-17T14:05Z 116K followers, 99.1K engagements "Met with Norway's Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide for an important discussion on continuing and increasing our support for Ukraine. No fatigue only determination" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759145474009739523) 2024-02-18T09:18Z 112.1K followers, 23.7K engagements "Lithuania didn't "join" Europe we fought for the freedom to return to Europe after years of Russian oppression. We will help Ukraine Moldova Georgia and others to do the same so Europe can be stronger and more complete. My thoughts on EU enlargement at #MSC2024" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759195470453244004) 2024-02-18T12:37Z 188.1K followers, 308K engagements "During the Munich conference I was asked why I am so gloomy. Well somebody has to tell it like it is so heres how it is: Things are not going well. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759271051177943311) 2024-02-18T17:37Z 188.1K followers, 5.6M engagements "It is good practice to evaluate things honestly - with all their gloominess. And if we don't shock ourselves back into action it will get worse. In Ukraine in the rest of Europe and possibly globally. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759271055506411926) 2024-02-18T17:37Z 114.5K followers, 463.4K engagements "Ukraine is starved of ammunition and forced to pull back Europe is facing challenges which might test Article [--] and global instability emerges because autocrats are emboldened by Russia's action and our cautious response. This is not pessimism. This is fact. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759271063156932773) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 188.1K followers, 597.5K engagements "Baseless optimism is a form of self-deception it is demobilising us. How can we expect to convince the public to spend more on defence take a stronger stance against Russia and support countries on the eastern flank if leaders wont admit there is an urgent need π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759271079187472632) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.6K followers, 525.7K engagements "And we need action right now because tomorrow might be too late. We need a push a jolt a shock to wake us up. The war is not over it's far from won the enemy is very much alive and our European future is at stake. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759271089392210013) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.3K followers, 414.3K engagements "I have no doubt that the West has the capacity to help Ukraine win this war. That is a fact. It is also clear that Russias industrial power is no match for the united West. But. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759271096690336171) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.7K followers, 389.2K engagements "We don't lack capacity we lack the political will and urgency necessary to support Ukraine and maintain our collective security. Russia on the other hand has the will to destroy Ukraine and reestablish the Russian Empire. When will we start using our capacity to deter this π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759271102977548323) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 188.1K followers, 502.6K engagements "Currently we are an open book to our adversary - clear red lines of non-engagement disagreements over continuation of assistance and an optimistic blindness to increasing risks. We show no urgency in ramping up our readiness. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759271109503938624) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.6K followers, 327.6K engagements "Strategically the goal should be to change Putin's calculations. Disrupt the field. I know its not easy but it is better to admit mistakes and chart a new path forward rather than to engage in empty self-congratulation. So yes I am returning from Munich a bit gloomy. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759271115518591051) 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.6K followers, 332.9K engagements "Who cares what Putin would do if Russia loses We should worry more about what he would do if Russia wins. Some people would in principle support Ukraine but are too worried what will happen if Ukraine defeats Russia Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis believes. "Who cares what Putin would do It is not about that" he said in Munich on February [--]. https://t.co/k1HMrI3uuX Some people would in principle support Ukraine but are too worried what will happen if Ukraine defeats Russia Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis believes. "Who cares what Putin would do It is not" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759519614336139585) 2024-02-19T10:05Z 188.1K followers, 792.3K engagements "Putin has no intention of stopping. Those who think Minsk [--] would be the end of this war are showing gross naivet and thats me choosing the most polite words I can. The only way to end this war is with Ukraine's outright victory so we must come together to make that happen" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759533791133974709) 2024-02-19T11:02Z 188.1K followers, 1M engagements "Good luck @vonderleyen. Europe needs you Ukraine needs you and you have our full support. We are lucky that in an era of multiple crises and ongoing transitions we have the right person in the right position. President @vonderleyen is bold in her actions leading the EU machinery creative in her policies and effective in building global partnerships. She has vision We are lucky that in an era of multiple crises and ongoing transitions we have the right person in the right position. President @vonderleyen is bold in her actions leading the EU machinery creative in her policies and effective in" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1759552223585980824) 2024-02-19T12:15Z 111.1K followers, 49.6K engagements "We didn't want this war it was Putin's choice not ours. Now we must erase the red lines we drew for ourselves turn the tide and equip Ukraine to win" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759814896235999648) 2024-02-20T05:39Z 188.1K followers, 534.8K engagements "Productive meeting with Nepal's Foreign Minister @NPSaudnc to discuss cooperation in technology cyber security and green solutions. Always enjoyable to find ways Lithuania can explore opportunities in the Indo-Pacific" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760279660112302368) 2024-02-21T12:25Z 114.5K followers, 11.4K engagements "Europe had a security architecture with Russia which was supposed to guarantee inviolability of borders sovereignty and territorial integrity. The UN Charter Helsinki Accords Budapest Memorandum Istanbul commitments to name but a few of the agreements. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760358754984374713) 2024-02-21T17:40Z 116K followers, 474K engagements "When eastern flank countries were on their way to NATO there were those who felt the need to reassure Russia by concluding the NATO-Russia Founding Act of [----]. But Russia rendered this obsolete with attacks against Georgia and Ukraine.π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760358759317012709) 2024-02-21T17:40Z 112.5K followers, 29.5K engagements "Russia has chosen to become a disruptor of the security architecture so post-1948 arrangements which were designed to contain Soviet expansion provide a much more relevant point of reference than the attempted agreements that came after the collapse of the Berlin wall. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760358774575976771) 2024-02-21T17:40Z 182K followers, 27.5K engagements "A viable European security architecture must include Ukraine Moldova and Georgia guaranteeing protection for the whole continent FROM Russia not WITH Russia. A day might come when we will be able to trust Russian government but it is not this day and not this government. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760358779026071909) 2024-02-21T17:40Z 114.6K followers, 45.2K engagements "Thanks to @DrSJaishankar and #Raisina2024 for an excellent conference and the opportunity to tell Lithuania's success story of diversification and resilience to economic coersion" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760587646043066520) 2024-02-22T08:49Z 114.6K followers, [----] engagements "Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia is yet another sign that there is no fear of our reaction no desire for diplomacy and no intention of stopping escalation. This should be the final nail in the coffin of appeasement if the lessons of WWII aren't enough already" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760633775610802427) 2024-02-22T11:52Z 116.5K followers, 373.2K engagements "The obvious answer would be sanctions on export to Iran of all drone and missile components and the speedy delivery of the missiles that Ukraine has been asking for" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1760633804945822109) 2024-02-22T11:53Z 114.6K followers, 27K engagements "Ukrainians have a very good reason to continue their fight. They are fighting for something as dear to their hearts as possible their freedom their country their families. My thoughts from New York ahead of the UN Security Council" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761108581032612217) 2024-02-23T19:19Z 115.6K followers, 123.2K engagements "Mme President I speak on behalf of Czechia Estonia Latvia and my own country Lithuania. Today and tomorrow many will yet again call on Russia to end its brutal war against Ukraine. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164496331043008) 2024-02-23T23:01Z 118.4K followers, 103.5K engagements "Many will say that Russias unprovoked aggression goes against everything these United Nations stand for. Some will question the credibility of this Council to defend the rules-based international order. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164501477380368) 2024-02-23T23:01Z 114.3K followers, 92.9K engagements "Today we come to this Council to address the entire international community with a very simple message: For all our sakes wake up. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164521400410591) 2024-02-23T23:01Z 114.8K followers, 84K engagements "If we fail the rules-based order will crumble. Ukraines sovereignty Europes security as well as the success of global efforts for human rights accountability food security and nuclear safety - will all be in the hands of those who benefit from disruption and chaos. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164526097965377) 2024-02-23T23:01Z 116K followers, 78K engagements "History reminds us of the terrible cost of the wrong choices. Hedging our bets earns us nothing but more war. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164531793830300) 2024-02-23T23:01Z 115.9K followers, 61.9K engagements "Russia is being emboldened by our cautious response. We see it emboldened in Ukraine we see it emboldened in Russia itself - eliminating any opposition aiming to destroy any hope for a different Russia a normal peaceful Russia. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164536650879442) 2024-02-23T23:02Z 114.7K followers, 65.2K engagements "Revisionist powers across the world are already exploiting our indecisiveness. If not contained this Kremlin-driven arc of instability will continue to expand igniting more conflicts that we are not prepared to counter. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164541470048653) 2024-02-23T23:02Z 114.7K followers, 55.4K engagements "We must also find the political will to come up with an adequate legal response to Russias illegal war of territorial conquest. Russias leadership must bear full responsibility for the aggression launched by Vladimir Putin otherwise his impunity will continue. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164566136868923) 2024-02-23T23:02Z 116K followers, 47.2K engagements "Mme President I would like to remind all those here today that Estonia Latvia and Lithuania have been occupied colonised and exploited by this same aggressor more than once. More. than. once. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164571086098640) 2024-02-23T23:02Z 116.2K followers, 72.2K engagements "And that is why we know from bitter experience that whatever words are spoken whatever agreements are signed this aggressor has no plans to stop until he is stopped. Thank you. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1761164576417038346) 2024-02-23T23:02Z 114.7K followers, 59.4K engagements "Welcome to the family Sweden π" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1762188787516354726) 2024-02-26T18:52Z 116.3K followers, 125.8K engagements "Europes fate is being decided on the battlefields of Ukraine. Times like these require political leadership ambition and courage to think out of the box. The initiative behind the Paris meeting yesterday is well worth considering" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1762493942275416301) 2024-02-27T15:04Z 116.9K followers, 218.9K engagements "We declare red lines for ourselves but not for Russia. We publicly tie our own hands while leaving Putin free to pillage rape and destroy. We create strategic transparency not strategic ambiguity. It's time to change course. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762891942176710988) 2024-02-28T17:26Z 188.1K followers, 1.4M engagements "Putin is prepared to cross borders subvert democratic governments ignore treaties and rewrite the past in an attempt to legitimise the invasion and annexation of his so-called lands of historic Russian interest. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1762891944923963566) 2024-02-28T17:26Z 115.6K followers, 61.7K engagements "Putin threatens NATO with nuclear missiles trains his armed forces for invasions puts his economy into war mode uses chemical weapons and orders assassinations on NATO soil. He has weaponised migrants engaged in cyber attacks and launched disinformation campaigns. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1762891947696435520) 2024-02-28T17:26Z 115.9K followers, 61.5K engagements "Therefore it is imperative to change our approach embrace strategic ambiguity break taboos and include all available options in our toolkit. Such suggestions should be welcomed not dismissed. π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1762891965287334051) 2024-02-28T17:26Z 116.6K followers, 58.2K engagements "If we think defeat can be limited to Ukraine and Putin will have no further ambitions we have a very harsh lesson coming. But if we want Ukraine to win we must keep everything we have on the table. Fin. /π§΅" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1762891968051372397) 2024-02-28T17:26Z 116.5K followers, 65.2K engagements "It was a pleasure to give a deeper and more nuanced interview. Thank you @holosameryky" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1763270394125987878) 2024-02-29T18:29Z 116K followers, 11.5K engagements "North Korea is not missing its delivery quotas of ammunition. They are outperforming the US and the EU combined. President Macron is right to say we need a new approach and everything should be on the table" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1763305594939736310) 2024-02-29T20:49Z 117.5K followers, 149.7K engagements "This is absolutely outrageous murder. By deliberately killing babies in their sleep Russia is declaring a clear contempt for any peace agreements past or future. There must be serious and immediate consequences not continued impunity" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1764282428057661795) 2024-03-03T13:31Z 188.1K followers, 346.9K engagements "Whatever it takes Lithuania joins and will fund the Czech initiative on ammunition. In a telephone conversation I thanked PM @P_Fiala for this great initiative. Lithuania will contribute to all the international efforts that bring Ukraine closer to her and our victory. https://t.co/tg80VWDiz8 Lithuania joins and will fund the Czech initiative on ammunition. In a telephone conversation I thanked PM @P_Fiala for this great initiative. Lithuania will contribute to all the international efforts that bring Ukraine closer to her and our victory. https://t.co/tg80VWDiz8" [X Link](https://x.com/GLandsbergis/status/1764692117568241717) 2024-03-04T16:39Z 117.2K followers, 164K engagements "Some people say NATO is no longer necessary while the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia stands in front of a huge map of the planned imperial conquest of Eastern Europe π€·πΌβ" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1764713302842622102) 2024-03-04T18:03Z 188.1K followers, 530.7K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@GLandsbergis Gabrielius Landsbergisπ±πΉGabrielius Landsbergisπ±πΉ posts on X about ukraine, lithuania, russia, countries the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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"Two totalitarian regimes started WW2. [--] yrs ago war ended for some. For & CEE countries war continued until Soviet regime collapsed. War victims should be remembered. But remembrance should not be shroud of forgetfulness for the real instigators of wars past & current"
X Link 2021-05-09T14:02Z 139.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Putin's tanks have been destroyed. His ships have been sunk. His aircraft have been shot down. Now all he has left is scare tactics. We must meet his threats with courage and resolve. #ArmUkraineNow #BeBraveLikeUkraine"
X Link 2022-09-21T11:42Z 182.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Putin's use of grain as a tool for blackmail must be stopped. We must get serious about stopping it. We can build defences against it"
X Link 2022-10-09T13:22Z 140.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Already the EU's ATALANTA mission is protecting shipping from piracy in the Western Indian Ocean. We could use that model in the Black Sea too"
X Link 2022-10-09T13:22Z 140.1K followers, [---] engagements
"If Iran walks like a duck talks like a duck and admits to supplying drones to the biggest duck in the world then I think we have enough evidence to say that Iran is a duck. Let's sanction the duck out of them"
X Link 2022-10-18T15:51Z 139.5K followers, 11K engagements
"Lithuania is only [--] million people but this week we crowdfunded [--] million euros to buy air defence systems for Ukraine. π No sign of fatigue here. We will stand with Ukraine until victory is achieved"
X Link 2023-02-05T15:01Z 188.1K followers, 1.6M engagements
"Lithuania never joined the USSR. Moscow illegally occupied our territory so we resisted until we restored our independence and the Red Army went back home. We're not post-soviet we're never-soviet"
X Link 2023-04-24T09:24Z 188.1K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Hungary has not presented any motives for delaying Sweden's NATO accession. Lithuania on the other hand stresses Sweden's importance to Europe's defence so we will be adding an extra chair at the NATO Summit in Vilnius. Let's not leave the chair empty"
X Link 2023-06-29T23:17Z 95.5K followers, 145.8K engagements
"Lithuania cannot be secure if the world is insecure. Our new Strategy for the Indo-Pacific is truly mutually beneficial boosting not only Lithuania but also the wealth and security of all our friends on the other side of the planet. β₯π"
X Link 2023-07-09T00:28Z 95.4K followers, 54.8K engagements
"Proud to open the NAFO Summit a based gathering of fellas to raise money for Ukraine β€ This is the way"
X Link 2023-07-13T19:35Z 95.4K followers, 222K engagements
"I am very happy to congratulate our NATO ally Canada on the successful opening of the new embassy in Lithuania. A warm Vilnius welcome to Ambassador Jeanette Sautner Now we will be able to cooperate even closer"
X Link 2023-07-11T08:06Z 95.5K followers, 52.7K engagements
"We considered the Cold War over when the Berlin Wall fell. Now Russia is rebuilding the wall and reviving the Cold War. In Vilnius we brought Ukraine closer to NATO but we will not waste a day to make much more progress before Washington DC next year. History is watching us"
X Link 2023-07-13T01:15Z 95.4K followers, 54.9K engagements
"9 years ago Putin's thugs shot down MH17. He blamed it on Ukraine he spat out ridiculous and conflicting denials he never showed any regret. Countless warcrimes later some still believe it is possible to "negotiate peace" with that kind of person. No it is not"
X Link 2023-07-19T23:44Z 95.5K followers, 158.5K engagements
"Lithuania is responding to Greece's international call for assistance and we are ready to send firefighters as soon as possible. We will always do what we can to help our partners and allies in an emergency"
X Link 2023-07-19T19:01Z 95.5K followers, 19.9K engagements
"The Baltic States have five ports that could be used to safely export much more of Ukraine's grain. We are officially proposing that the @EU_Commission help us to increase rail capacity on the #BalticRoute πΎ"
X Link 2023-07-30T00:32Z 95.4K followers, 131.9K engagements
"Its one year until the @Olympics. We the Foreign Ministers of welcome the #IOCs exclusion of Russia and Belarus - but we must do more to support #Ukraine & Olympic values. Statement:"
X Link 2023-08-02T13:45Z 95.4K followers, 40.1K engagements
"We should be doing more than helping Ukraine. We should be helping Ukraine to win"
X Link 2023-08-01T17:49Z 95.4K followers, 249.9K engagements
"There is no peace without justice but in a frozen conflict you have to suspend justice. That's why Russia wants to freeze to avoid being brought to justice. And that's why a frozen conflict could never be peaceful. Peace comes only when the aggressor is defeated and prosecuted"
X Link 2023-08-08T15:07Z 139.7K followers, 58.1K engagements
"Spoke with @AraratMirzoyan expressed concern about the dire humanitarian consequences of the blocking of the Lachin corridor. Crucial to ensure unimpeded movement as ordered by ICJ. Reiterated firm belief in absolute necessity of working towards comprehensive & lasting peace"
X Link 2023-08-09T09:35Z 95.4K followers, 43.7K engagements
"Jessica is right. We must help Ukraine to win as quickly as possible using #WhateverItTakes"
X Link 2023-08-09T12:11Z 95.4K followers, 140.4K engagements
"Roosevelt said "speak softly and carry a big stick". So why haven't we given a big stick to Ukraine My thoughts from #QuoVadisEuropa at @UIMP"
X Link 2023-08-21T13:49Z 95.4K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Every two years Russia holds a military exercise called ZAPAD and usually it involves planning an invasion of NATO with threats of nuclear attacks. π§΅1/8 #QuoVadisEuropa"
X Link 2023-08-22T10:53Z 140.4K followers, 98.3K engagements
"We have to trust that we are prepared to push back to have an answer to any sort of escalation because otherwise Putin has the upper hand. 4/8"
X Link 2023-08-22T10:53Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Stalin made "peace" with Hitler dividing up other people's land creating spheres of influence and so-called "republics". The oppression continued for decades. There was no "peace" there was only misery and murder. Now you know why Ukraine keeps fighting"
X Link 2023-08-23T09:53Z 95.5K followers, 247.6K engagements
"We wish you thousands of independence days Ukraine Love from Lithuania π"
X Link 2023-08-24T09:21Z 95.7K followers, 69.4K engagements
"Ukraine again shows the world they are brave enough to step up and defend themselves and all of our freedoms. We must have faith in them accordingly"
X Link 2023-08-27T17:55Z 95.4K followers, 22.7K engagements
"Final preparations with my dear Romanian colleague @Odobes1Luminita as we travel together to Gymnich in Toledo to start a new season with fellow EU ministers"
X Link 2023-08-30T09:53Z 95.4K followers, 21.3K engagements
"Russia is imperialist and has always been imperialist. This is what todays Russians have inherited from their past. In Lithuania we know all about the history of Russian culture and humanity from bitter experience. Some examples π§΅1/10"
X Link 2023-08-30T17:43Z 87.5K followers, 81K engagements
"In [----] Russia and other imperial powers decided to draw new lines on maps so Russia occupied Lithuania Poland. Not for the last time. This is Russian imperialism. π§΅6/10"
X Link 2023-08-30T17:43Z 95.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Together with Poland Belarus and others Lithuania fought in two uprisings against the Tsars 1831-1832 and 1863-1864. After crushing the second uprising Russia installed a governor who earned the nickname The Hangman. This is Russian imperialism. π§΅7/10"
X Link 2023-08-30T17:43Z 87.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Great start to the Gymnich meeting of foreign ministers in Toledo Spain. Grateful for the chance to chat with my Ukrainian BFF @DmytroKuleba"
X Link 2023-08-31T07:01Z 139.5K followers, 157.1K engagements
"On this day thirty years ago WWII finally ended and the last Soviet troops went home. Lithuanians will never forget what life was like under Russian occupation and we will never stop helping those who fight to be free from Moscow"
X Link 2023-08-31T09:23Z 95.4K followers, 120.7K engagements
"Let's stop supporting Ukraine "for as long as it takes". Let's be specific about what "it" is. We are working towards Ukraine's victory and we want this to happen as soon as possible not "whenever""
X Link 2023-08-31T10:42Z 95.4K followers, 59.9K engagements
"These thoughts and more from my doorstep at the Gymnich meeting of foreign ministers in Toledo Spain. https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20230831-informal-meeting-of-foreign-affairs-ministers-gymnich-august-2023/141288-arrival-and-doorstep-lt-landsbergis-20230831 https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20230831-informal-meeting-of-foreign-affairs-ministers-gymnich-august-2023/141288-arrival-and-doorstep-lt-landsbergis-20230831"
X Link 2023-08-31T10:42Z 139.7K followers, 12.3K engagements
"With a ceasefire Putin would be able to claim victory and that means the aggressor winning as the world watches. You can call this a "new reality" if you want but this new reality would be horrible and we cannot allow it to happen. We should choose to make the aggressor lose"
X Link 2023-09-01T07:39Z 95.4K followers, 388.1K engagements
"Today I'm having discussions with our NB8 Nordic and Baltic partners on our region's security and our continuing support for Ukraine. We will be building on progress made at the NATO Summit in Vilnius"
X Link 2023-09-07T05:48Z 95.4K followers, 19.9K engagements
"Sending birthday greetings to @vkaramurza an innocent man who was poisoned and jailed by a regime of murderers. Calling on Russia to release Vladimir Kara-Murza and all political prisoners"
X Link 2023-09-07T13:55Z 95.4K followers, 17.8K engagements
"Met with EU Commissioner @VDombrovskis to discuss measures taken to prevent economic coercion by China and all other authoritarian regimes. We must be steadfastly loyal to democracies"
X Link 2023-09-08T11:34Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements
"When your "elections" in occupied territories involve threatening people with masked men in trucks you prove to the world that people want you to go home and leave them in peace. They would use colourful language to tell you this if you didn't have your gun to their heads"
X Link 2023-09-11T12:46Z 95.4K followers, 18.6K engagements
""When Europe is bold it get things done" @vonderleyen thank you for rising to the call of history. Let's get Ukraine's liberation and accession done so we can all live in a more complete Europe as soon as possible. #SOTEU2023"
X Link 2023-09-13T09:41Z 95.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Warmest congratulations to @Kamikawa_Yoko on your appointment as Japan's new Foreign Minister I am looking forward to working with you on strengthening the rules-based international order and implementing the LT-JP Strategic Partnership"
X Link 2023-09-14T05:37Z 139.7K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Looking forward to working with @krisjaniskarins the new Foreign Minister of our closest brothers Latvia. Baltic security and prosperity will be our common goals alongside continued support for Ukraine"
X Link 2023-09-15T15:09Z 95.5K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Flying to the UN General Assembly in New York. I will be discussing the most pressing global challenges and of course advocating for full victory and justice for Ukraine"
X Link 2023-09-17T14:22Z 95.5K followers, 36.9K engagements
"The MoU we've just signed with @SecManalois one more step in strengthening relations between Philippines and Lithuania. Despite [----] km distance between Vilnius and Manila we share a similar understanding of global affairs. #UNGA78"
X Link 2023-09-18T22:01Z 95.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Military operation launched by AZ after months of blockade imposed on Karabakh Armenians undermines efforts by intl community to bring lasting peace. We urge immediate ceasefire&launching of dialogue between Baku & Karabakh Armenians as the only way towards peaceful coexistence"
X Link 2023-09-19T13:26Z 95.5K followers, 47.8K engagements
"On behalf of EU HRVP I met with Malaysia's FM @ZambryOfficial at #UNGA78. Stability and well-being are very fragile. Strengthening ties between the EU Malaysia and other partners in the Indo-Pacific helps bilateral relations global affairs and the rules-based world order"
X Link 2023-09-19T17:06Z 95.4K followers, [--] engagements
"The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty (BBNJ) will make it easier to protect the environment in areas not controlled by any UN member. That's good news for the world's oceans and seas. Proud to sign on behalf of Lithuania here in New York at the #UNGA"
X Link 2023-09-20T14:06Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements
""If we allow aggressive neighbours to cross borders then nobody can feel safe." Thanks to @IsaCNN for the chance to explain the need to support Ukraine until victory"
X Link 2023-09-20T22:37Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Very happy to meet Bangladesh State Minister @zapalak at #UNGA78 to discuss the importance of AI in implementing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. I'm happy to continue sharing the best of Lithuanian experience in cyber security and other tech sectors"
X Link 2023-09-21T12:51Z 95.5K followers, [----] engagements
"How is it possible that aggressors can still make speeches at the UN Why are we here discussing our future with regimes who want to destroy us These were my questions at the UN Summit of the Future today. Lithuania's position is clear reform is unavoidable. #UNGA78"
X Link 2023-09-21T17:10Z 95.5K followers, 72K engagements
"Thank you @MarijaPBuric for an open and productive discussion. We will continue our cooperation helping kidnapped children of Ukraine recording the damage done by Russia's aggression and fighting against the impunity of autocratic regimes"
X Link 2023-09-21T18:05Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Lukashenko is Putin's accomplice. The regime in Belarus collaborated in kidnapping Ukranian children and provides bases for military attacks. @Tsihanouskaya and all democratic voices of Belarus need international support. We share their hopes for a democratic future"
X Link 2023-09-21T20:56Z 95.4K followers, 41K engagements
"An inspiring meeting with FM of Myanmar @ZinMarAungNUG reminded me that freedom should not be taken for granted. Russia's atrocities against Ukraine are encouraged by Russia's impunity so it is our duty to stand firm against any aggression"
X Link 2023-09-22T11:44Z 95.5K followers, 15.9K engagements
"Very happy to meet @FMBhutan at #UNGA78. We discussed possible new projects in cyber security and other avenues for growing our bilateral relations"
X Link 2023-09-22T13:05Z 95.5K followers, 14.9K engagements
"Every day Ukraine's Defenders pay in blood to push back a genocidal invasion. Every day Ukraine's Defenders are defending all of us fighting to uphold fundamental principles of international law which are the world's only option if we want peace. Thank you Ukraine"
X Link 2023-10-01T09:52Z 95.4K followers, 101.3K engagements
"Lithuania successfully went through the difficult process of reforms needed to join the EU even though many said it was impossible. Ukraine will also prove doubters wrong and Lithuania will be here to help. No doubts no backtracking we don't abandon our friends. @DmytroKuleba"
X Link 2023-10-02T08:14Z 95.4K followers, 75.3K engagements
"Russia destroys food Lithuania delivers it. A corridor for grain transit to Baltic ports has been accepted and agreed relieving pressure at the Ukrainian border and increasing supply to Africa and beyond. Cooperation gives results"
X Link 2023-10-03T12:21Z 87.5K followers, 86.9K engagements
"It was an honour and a pleasure to meet you @rustem_umerov"
X Link 2023-10-03T12:21Z 95.5K followers, 13.8K engagements
"Murder King"
X Link 2023-10-03T18:30Z 95.7K followers, 52K engagements
"Lithuania is sending 350k humanitarian aid to Armenia to help address the immediate needs of those who fled from Nagorno Karabakh. We support Armenias independence sovereignty territorial integrity and the path of democracy chosen by the Armenian people"
X Link 2023-10-04T13:29Z 95.5K followers, 104.6K engagements
"Proud of our award-winning and very green capital city Vilnius πΏ"
X Link 2023-10-05T18:12Z 95.4K followers, 21.2K engagements
"There are no more excuses. There are no more grey areas. Russia is genocidal in broad daylight and proud of it. Arming the victims is not a choice it is a duty"
X Link 2023-10-06T09:02Z 96.3K followers, 260.4K engagements
"Lithuania strongly condemns the firing of rockets and strikes on civilians by Hamas in Israel. The use of violence and terrorism must end"
X Link 2023-10-07T07:22Z 95.5K followers, 68.8K engagements
"Here in Oman today a good chance to discuss regional and global security and assess strategies to deal with the ongoing instability. Thank you @badralbusaidi for hosting the GCC EU ministerial meeting"
X Link 2023-10-09T16:12Z 137.4K followers, 10.1K engagements
"Very concerned about sabotage of critical Baltic Sea infrastructure. We need to develop effective joint EU/NATO instruments to protect what connects us. Lithuania is ready to take part and support our partners by all means necessary"
X Link 2023-10-10T15:34Z 95.5K followers, 65.8K engagements
"Just spoke with my Estonian counterpart @tsahkna. We are taking the latest incidents of sabotage against critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea very seriously. Lithuania stands ready to help"
X Link 2023-10-11T15:34Z 95.4K followers, 20.4K engagements
"Lithuania and Egypt are both firmly committed to working together to strengthen the rules-based international order we both wish to preserve. Thank you for the productive discussion Minister Shoukry"
X Link 2023-10-12T15:15Z 95.4K followers, 17.6K engagements
"Good update on a call with @DmytroKuleba. As the worlds attention is on the Middle East Ukraine is advancing and Russia's latest offensives are failing. Ukraine could do even more if more air defence and long-range missiles were provided now. #ATACMSforUkraine"
X Link 2023-10-12T17:40Z 95.4K followers, 54.3K engagements
"Good luck @thordiskolbrun in navigating Icelandic public finances and economic affairs as skilfully as you did foreign and defence matters in these challenging times Congrats to the new foreign minister @Bjarni_Ben looking forward to working closely together. π€"
X Link 2023-10-14T18:02Z 95.5K followers, 10.6K engagements
"While we continue an excellent cooperation between our two countries we agree to keep the focus on Ukraine. Good meeting in Vilnius with the new Latvian Foreign Minister @krisjaniskarins"
X Link 2023-10-16T09:53Z 86.2K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Glad to meet fellow Foreign Minister @FMBuiThanSon here in Vietnam. We are in full agreement that the principles of international law must be upheld and our countries will support each other strongly on this matter"
X Link 2023-10-25T06:16Z 86.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Excited to talk with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. From LNG terminals to IT and smart agriculture Lithuanias focus is on Asia-Pacific to share transition experience and develop economic ties"
X Link 2023-10-25T11:44Z 86.9K followers, 11.3K engagements
"The EU promised Ukraine [-------] artillery rounds. So far we have delivered only [------]. Meanwhile North Korea delivered [------] to Russia. We surely have the resources to outperform North Korea. We should stop being frozen in the headlights while brave Ukrainians die"
X Link 2023-10-26T08:32Z 188.1K followers, 727.1K engagements
"Wherever international law is broken on whatever continent the consequences affect us all around the world. Happy to be with @Menlu_RI here in Indonesia for thirty years our partner in upholding the rules-based order which keeps both our countries safe"
X Link 2023-10-30T09:04Z 86.3K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Even after Bucha there were still people saying we can't compare Russia to Nazi Germany. Well. how about now Are the pogroms convincing enough Do you need Putin to actually grow a moustache and raise his right hand"
X Link 2023-10-30T11:40Z 87.2K followers, 188.1K engagements
"@ianbremmer You can drink tap water in Lithuania and Latvia"
X Link 2023-11-04T13:19Z 87.4K followers, 14.2K engagements
"For Russia "peace agreement" only means "time to rearm". We are dangerously close to missing the opportunity to end centuries of the Kremlin's imperial aggression and secure the future of multiple continents. Our children will curse us in the trenches we are digging for them"
X Link 2023-11-04T14:23Z 188.1K followers, 1.3M engagements
"On a call with @elicoh1 I expressed Lithuania's full solidarity with Israel. In as in terrorists and those behind them can only be defeated by a united front. I also stressed that civilian lives must be protected hostages released assistance must reach those in need"
X Link 2023-11-05T09:29Z 87.4K followers, 29.4K engagements
"We have the guns. We have the jets. We have the bombs. And yet. we hesitate to help the heroes to finish the job. We know Putin is planning a victory parade. We shouldnt be planning to walk away from a win"
X Link 2023-11-07T19:23Z 128.5K followers, 359.4K engagements
"A meeting of minds with @JanLipavsky in Vilnius. Lithuania and Czechia have democracy and rule of law at their core. In these uncertain times it is our responsibility to speak out and act in defence of Ukraine supporting freedom whenever it is challenged"
X Link 2023-11-10T10:26Z 95.5K followers, 29.2K engagements
"However hard we try to spin it a ceasefire would be a victory for Putin. Ukraine will never stop fighting unless we choose to abandon them. The shameful proposal I am hearing is to feed the bear and invite him to come back later. That was my warning today in Brussels"
X Link 2023-11-13T14:28Z 87.7K followers, 253.3K engagements
"Welcome back @David_Cameron I am sure we will be working closely on support for a Ukraines victory and increased ties between our historically friendly nations"
X Link 2023-11-13T14:46Z 87.5K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Stop butchering the truth. If you need to say "but" after you say "I support Ukraine" then you are supporting Russia. Simple as that"
X Link 2023-11-15T16:08Z 87.6K followers, 190.9K engagements
"Drgais @krisjaniskarins sveicam Latvijas Republikas proklamanas [---]. gadadien Very best wishes to you and all Latvians on your Independence Day. We are celebrating here in Lithuania too. Daudz laimes Latvija"
X Link 2023-11-18T09:37Z 87.4K followers, 29.2K engagements
"Musk's "thermonuclear" threats simply fuel the rumour that he gets his ideas from the Kremlin"
X Link 2023-11-18T13:35Z 87.7K followers, 110.1K engagements
"Since Maidan Ukrainians have been laying down their lives for a fully European future not to negotiate a compromise with terrorists. Lithuania will be with Ukraine until victory and long after"
X Link 2023-11-21T20:05Z 87.5K followers, 45.8K engagements
"In my speech today to representatives of all three Baltic States I highlighted our region's huge importance in geopolitical developments and warned that we must unite to help our allies if we want them to help us in return. Sadly the time may come sooner than we hope"
X Link 2023-11-24T10:32Z 88.1K followers, 95.2K engagements
"Defiance of Russia's grain blockade which some said would be impossible when I suggested it has so far been possible [---] times. Ukrainians continue to achieve the "impossible" despite our doubts"
X Link 2023-11-24T14:08Z 88.1K followers, 73.2K engagements
"Lithuania today is in mourning for the loss of so many Ukrainian lives to genocide both then and now. We will be fighting alongside Ukraine for justice both now and in the future. Never again must mean never again. π―"
X Link 2023-11-25T12:18Z 88.1K followers, 76.6K engagements
"Right now we have all the resources Ukrainians need except for the will to let them win. We should be letting Ukrainian bravery inspire us instead of letting fear of Russia restrict us. We should be afraid of a Russian victory not afraid of justice for Ukraine"
X Link 2023-11-25T13:53Z 88.4K followers, 190.2K engagements
"If we choose not to help Ukrainians restore their borders according to international law we will be opening the gates of instability and it will take a very long time to close them. That was my message at the #BerlinForum which I was honoured to open today with @ABaerbock"
X Link 2023-11-28T10:13Z 88.1K followers, 61.7K engagements
"Why would I fly to the @OSCE in Skopje to "discuss European security" with a man who shouldn't be allowed to fly to democratic countries unless his destination is The Hague"
X Link 2023-11-28T20:08Z 88.3K followers, 181.6K engagements
"Good news everybody Russia has just been voted off the @OPCW Executive Council. Ukraine Poland and Lithuania were successful It's time for all international organisations to clean themselves up in order to maintain their relevance and credibility"
X Link 2023-11-29T15:25Z 88.8K followers, 287.1K engagements
"Being an LGBT+ person does not make you "extreme" or "an organisation". Russia's latest escalation of oppression is disgusting and absurd"
X Link 2023-12-01T09:25Z 88.8K followers, 57.4K engagements
"Russia enlists sportsmen and women into its genocidal army. This is not neutrality this is against everything the Olympics should stand for"
X Link 2023-12-08T16:25Z 89K followers, 141.7K engagements
"If "as long as it takes" really meant "as long as we agree" then we have to agree to agree longer. We must reaffirm our commitment to Ukraine or be prepared to face consequences"
X Link 2023-12-11T21:13Z 89K followers, 82.7K engagements
"Congratulations to Radosaw Sikorski on confirmation of his appointment as Poland's Foreign Minister. Looking forward to working with my new counterpart on strengthening our countries' strategic partnership and maintaining unwavering commitment to Ukraine's victory"
X Link 2023-12-13T08:38Z 89K followers, 18K engagements
"Today as Europe makes its most important decisions in recent history I can only say this: . I am a Ukrainian"
X Link 2023-12-14T09:42Z 88.8K followers, 201.2K engagements
"Let's all give Ukraine and Moldova a big hug"
X Link 2023-12-14T18:21Z 89K followers, 156.5K engagements
"Delivered thanks to Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius for the upcoming deployment of a German brigade in Lithuania and reaffirmed our shared belief in preparedness as the most effective deterrent against Russia's expansionist ambitions. @BMVg_Bundeswehr"
X Link 2023-12-18T14:42Z 89K followers, 27K engagements
"I see no "quiet signals" that Russia wants "peace". I see only collapsed shopping malls burning homes and smashed maternity hospitals the results of yet another Russian terrorist attack. We should now be sending loud signals that these crimes will not be allowed to continue"
X Link 2023-12-29T12:27Z 188.1K followers, 868.9K engagements
"For nearly [--] years we have been kicking can down the road trying to contain Putin's imperialism with dialogue and diplomacy while he continues to ignore borders and flatten cities. π§΅π"
X Link 2023-12-30T21:08Z 188.1K followers, 911K engagements
"Tomorrow always comes. The problem of Russia's imperialism didn't disappear in [----] and to most eastern flankers it was clear that the next phase of the invasion would be costlier and deadlier. And so it was. π§΅"
X Link 2023-12-30T21:08Z 96.2K followers, 98.1K engagements
"When Russia attacked again the war suddenly became todays problem. Again we think we can solve it by making it tomorrows problem. π§΅"
X Link 2023-12-30T21:08Z 95.5K followers, 46K engagements
"But the premise has not changed. Russias imperialist revanchist ambitions will remain. The next phase would be directed not just against Ukraine Georgia or Moldova but possibly against NATO. The price human and economic will only go up. π§΅"
X Link 2023-12-30T21:08Z 95.5K followers, 93.3K engagements
"We could wait for what I have called the Pearl Harbor effect a moment in history when the problems of tomorrow finally become the problems of today but at an enormously inflated price. Or we could treat this as todays problem and start solving it today. π§΅"
X Link 2023-12-30T21:08Z 117.8K followers, 163.9K engagements
"We are on the verge of repeating historic mistakes. I am convinced that if we wont defeat Russia now that means our chosen path is to suffer unimaginable and unnecessary losses before we eventually decide its time to step up and win. /π§΅"
X Link 2023-12-30T21:08Z [--] followers, 515.3K engagements
"Proud to be Lithuanian π"
X Link 2024-01-07T16:37Z 184.2K followers, 355.6K engagements
"You are always welcome in Lithuania Mr. President @ZelenskyyUa β€ We will be with Ukraine until victory whatever it takes"
X Link 2024-01-10T10:23Z 188.1K followers, 619.7K engagements
"Cooperation on the eastern flank of NATO has never been stronger and this year we celebrate [---] years of diplomatic relations with Romania. Welcome to the Vilnius Snow Meeting @Odobes1Luminita"
X Link 2024-01-11T15:04Z [--] followers, 12.4K engagements
"A warm welcome for Poland's new Foreign Minister @sikorskiradek here in Lithuania for our first meeting since his appointment. Our two countries have always resisted Russian expansionism and we shall continue to do so"
X Link 2024-01-11T21:25Z [--] followers, 35.7K engagements
"Great to see my good friend @TobiasBillstrom back in Vilnius for the Snow (and snowy) Meeting. Lithuania is always happy to converse and collaborate with our Nordic friends"
X Link 2024-01-11T21:41Z 95.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Very happy to start the day by awarding the Diplomatic Star to @berlin_bridge @P_Kallioniemi and @bctallis for their outstanding work towards our shared goals defending democratic principles against the spread of authoritarianism and disinformation. Lithuania thanks you"
X Link 2024-01-12T08:28Z 95.5K followers, 174.5K engagements
"Let's not deceive ourselves. The situation in Ukraine will not "sort itself out". Russia will not stop unless Ukraine is victorious. We see other tyrants and terrorists emboldened as they see us struggling to equip Ukraine to win. With this I opened the Snow Meeting in Vilnius"
X Link 2024-01-12T09:40Z [--] followers, 101.5K engagements
"Lithuania congratulates @ChingteLai on his election as President. Together with the people of Taiwan we celebrate the strength of free and fair democracy"
X Link 2024-01-13T17:29Z 95.4K followers, 81.4K engagements
"Concerning Drink @pepsi everyone. Drink @pepsi everyone"
X Link 2024-01-14T11:40Z [--] followers, 32.9K engagements
"With @DmytroKuleba we are always together on the things that matter at the EU NATO and also at the @wef in Davos. #WEF2024"
X Link 2024-01-17T12:08Z 95.4K followers, 34.5K engagements
"Not musketeers but three neighbours continuing their firm support for Ukraine at #WEF2024 @edgarsrinkevics @sikorskiradek"
X Link 2024-01-17T14:11Z 95.5K followers, 28.8K engagements
"Lithuania and the UAE are developing economic links even further and it was a pleasure to discuss our shared interests with H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri"
X Link 2024-01-17T17:17Z 87.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Glad to meet FM of Argentina @DianaMondino at #WEF2024. The world needs strong and principled voices to stand up to autocracies. I am sure we will be strengthening bilateral relations with Argentina"
X Link 2024-01-17T19:30Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"We can resist Russia's expansionism in Europe if we agree on these [--] simple things: 1) Agree that our goal is victory for Ukraine 2) Agree to provide equipment to achieve that goal 3) Agree that the fight should be properly financed like we financed the fight against COVID"
X Link 2024-01-18T12:28Z 95.5K followers, 304.6K engagements
"A real pleasure to meet my Nigerian counterpart @YusufTuggar and explore the possibilities of greater cooperation between our countries especially in view of the fast-changing security situation which affects us all. #WEF24"
X Link 2024-01-18T16:44Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Lithuania's Ukraine policy is very clear. Whatever victory takes"
X Link 2024-01-18T16:56Z 188.1K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Very happy to discuss possibilities with @LockheedMartin here in Davos. Europe's security will be guaranteed by weapons not just words. #WEF24"
X Link 2024-01-18T17:21Z [--] followers, 10.8K engagements
"Russia's future is not our concern. As democratic nations we should be focussing on strengthening our own security tightening sanctions against authoritarians and helping Ukraine win. That was my message at the #WEF24 session "Russia: What next""
X Link 2024-01-18T20:52Z 95.4K followers, 71.4K engagements
"Very much enjoyed talking to @P_Kallioniemi in the first episode of #SoupTalk. Thank you for all your work Pekka You asked for interviews (or was it podcasts) so here they are In our first edition of #SoupTalk we interviewed Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis (@GLandsbergis). Watch the full interview: https://t.co/Zecbi4UdRe https://t.co/DyEkhmOGEb You asked for interviews (or was it podcasts) so here they are In our first edition of #SoupTalk we interviewed Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis (@GLandsbergis). Watch the full interview:"
X Link 2024-01-19T20:52Z 95.5K followers, 44.5K engagements
"We need to change our strategy from as long as it takes to whatever victory takes. So what would victory take Lets compare Polands recent procurements to the amount of equipment the world has given Ukraine: π§΅1/4"
X Link 2024-01-21T15:01Z 188.1K followers, 2.1M engagements
"Poland is a similar size to Ukraine and has a similar population. Poland thinks more than [----] tanks and hundreds of HIMARS are necessary to defend Poland. So why do we ask Ukrainians to liberate territory with less than a tenth of that π§΅2/4"
X Link 2024-01-21T15:01Z 95.4K followers, 139.7K engagements
"Remember that Poland is a NATO member and can count on backup from the armies of other NATO members. Ukraine cannot. Whatever victory takes is much much more than we have given. π§΅3/4"
X Link 2024-01-21T15:01Z 95.4K followers, 111.5K engagements
"If we support Ukraine for as long as it takes but we dont give them the equipment that they need "its" going to take a long time. Instead lets get serious about our collective security and give Ukraine whatever victory takes now. π§΅4/4"
X Link 2024-01-21T15:01Z 95.4K followers, 137.4K engagements
"Nobody knows the exact timeline of Russia's madness but we know Ukraine is buying us time and paying for it with blood. If Ukraine wins Russia's expansionism will be halted. If not we will be wishing we had used the bought time more efficiently"
X Link 2024-01-22T10:13Z 188.1K followers, 914.2K engagements
"At least one bottle of champagne is opened in the Kremlin whenever we are divided"
X Link 2024-01-23T07:53Z 95.5K followers, 56.2K engagements
"Here's my full interview on #SoupTalk with @P_Kallioniemi. It was fun but not a joke. You can now watch the full #SoupTalk with @GLandsbergis here on X: https://t.co/vPctGmSjO8 You can now watch the full #SoupTalk with @GLandsbergis here on X: https://t.co/vPctGmSjO8"
X Link 2024-01-23T13:54Z 95.4K followers, 26.7K engagements
"A pleasure to meet the Swedish Prime Minister @SwedishPM . We both take the current existential threats to European peace and security seriously and we agree on the importance of unity in the Baltic Sea region. I would also like to wish you a Happy Birthday Mr. Kristersson"
X Link 2024-01-24T20:38Z 95.4K followers, 15.9K engagements
"I am back in the capital city of the most inspirational Europeans I ever met finding out how Lithuania can help even more"
X Link 2024-01-25T11:09Z 95.4K followers, [--] engagements
"I am here in Kharkiv with those who live on the front line of democracy facing our common enemy and defending our shared values. If we want to achieve peace in Europe the line they hold must not break"
X Link 2024-01-26T16:38Z 95.5K followers, 113.8K engagements
"I assured @rustem_umerov that Lithuania will continue to support Ukraine whatever victory takes and we will continue to remind the world that there is no other path to peace in Europe"
X Link 2024-01-27T11:46Z 95.7K followers, 44.1K engagements
"With my good friend @DmytroKuleba discussing the need for Ukraine and its allies to ramp up production quicker than the enemy ramps up theirs. We cannot let Russia gain any advantage that would tempt them into launching more "operations""
X Link 2024-01-27T13:08Z 95.7K followers, 58.7K engagements
"Called to congratulate the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova @MihaiPopsoi. I also thank @NicuPopescu for playing such a pivotal role in Moldova's European integration. I wish you and Moldova all the best for the future"
X Link 2024-01-29T15:11Z 95.8K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Made an important call to @ekaramurza reiterating Lithuania's support for imprisoned Kremlin critic @vkaramurza. He and all other political prisoners in Russia must be free. Everybody involved in this repression must face accountability"
X Link 2024-01-30T11:54Z 95.9K followers, 45.3K engagements
"There is a long list of agreements that Russia has broken and strangely there is also a long list of people convinced that next time things would be different"
X Link 2024-02-01T17:44Z 96.2K followers, 130.8K engagements
"Productive meeting with Foreign Minister Muhammad Hasan Mahmud to discuss how Bangladesh and Lithuania's cooperation has been growing finding ways it can grow even further"
X Link 2024-02-02T11:23Z 96.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Speaking at the EU Info-Pacific Forum and the EU-ASEAN Ministerial I emphasised the importance of supply-chain resilience and global cooperation against coercion. Wars are lost not only on the battlefield the future depends on our solidarity around the world"
X Link 2024-02-02T17:17Z 95.9K followers, 12.4K engagements
"The award for Best Putin Interview Summary goes to"
X Link 2024-02-10T09:16Z 96.1K followers, 12K engagements
"Iceland was the first country to recognise Lithuania's independence in [----]. Icelanders were unafraid to stand with us against Russia inspiring the world to follow suit. Today is the anniversary of that brave decision and every year we remember to say "Takk Island""
X Link 2024-02-11T06:08Z 109.9K followers, 89.1K engagements
"Lithuania's defence budget has grown 302% since [----]. That's a bigger increase than any other NATO member. We've doubled it since [----] and now we're increasing it even more. This is an indication of how highly we value freedom not how much we want war"
X Link 2024-02-14T20:09Z 114.5K followers, 143.6K engagements
"In Munich in response to the very real threats we face I called for: 1) Increased unity among NATO members 2) Increased European responsibility for transatlantic security 3) Increased defence spending 4) Increased readiness 5) Starting today This is the way"
X Link 2024-02-15T19:41Z 109.4K followers, 28.4K engagements
"@krisjaniskarins @Latvian_MFA @LV_Lithuania @LithuaniaMFA Thank you dear @krisjaniskarins"
X Link 2024-02-16T08:03Z 96.6K followers, [---] engagements
"With the anniversary of the invasion and "elections" drawing near Russia killed the main opposition leader Alexei Navalny. We should stop to think about the origins of Putins audacity and total disregard for our responses. Our answer this time must break the cycle of impunity"
X Link 2024-02-16T15:05Z 113K followers, 39.9K engagements
"Pleasure to meet Bulgaria's Foreign Minister @GabrielMariya with whom we share a strong desire to bring together NATOs eastern flank and propose ways to make our Alliance even stronger"
X Link 2024-02-16T16:44Z 109.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Great meeting with @RepGregoryMeeks. Russia is not Ukraines problem but the worlds problem and giving Ukraine tools to win now is the least we can do"
X Link 2024-02-16T17:47Z 109.4K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Always a pleasure to talk with SACEUR General Cavoli. Full agreement on the need to assign and develop capabilities to deter and defend against Russia - NATOs most significant and direct threat"
X Link 2024-02-16T18:49Z 112.1K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Pleased to meet my new Moldovan counterpart @MihaiPopsoi to reaffirm Lithuania's full support for Moldova's path to EU membership. I recognised his and his people's dilligent work on reform and integration and we looked forward to the day when they will be full members"
X Link 2024-02-17T13:05Z 112.7K followers, 14.5K engagements
"A very important discussion with Russian opposition representatives @khodorkovsky_en @Kasparov63 @gudkovd. We share deep concerns that Putin is now being allowed to act with total impunity committing crime after crime without facing swift and appropriate consequences"
X Link 2024-02-17T14:05Z 116K followers, 99.1K engagements
"Met with Norway's Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide for an important discussion on continuing and increasing our support for Ukraine. No fatigue only determination"
X Link 2024-02-18T09:18Z 112.1K followers, 23.7K engagements
"Lithuania didn't "join" Europe we fought for the freedom to return to Europe after years of Russian oppression. We will help Ukraine Moldova Georgia and others to do the same so Europe can be stronger and more complete. My thoughts on EU enlargement at #MSC2024"
X Link 2024-02-18T12:37Z 188.1K followers, 308K engagements
"During the Munich conference I was asked why I am so gloomy. Well somebody has to tell it like it is so heres how it is: Things are not going well. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:37Z 188.1K followers, 5.6M engagements
"It is good practice to evaluate things honestly - with all their gloominess. And if we don't shock ourselves back into action it will get worse. In Ukraine in the rest of Europe and possibly globally. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:37Z 114.5K followers, 463.4K engagements
"Ukraine is starved of ammunition and forced to pull back Europe is facing challenges which might test Article [--] and global instability emerges because autocrats are emboldened by Russia's action and our cautious response. This is not pessimism. This is fact. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 188.1K followers, 597.5K engagements
"Baseless optimism is a form of self-deception it is demobilising us. How can we expect to convince the public to spend more on defence take a stronger stance against Russia and support countries on the eastern flank if leaders wont admit there is an urgent need π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.6K followers, 525.7K engagements
"And we need action right now because tomorrow might be too late. We need a push a jolt a shock to wake us up. The war is not over it's far from won the enemy is very much alive and our European future is at stake. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.3K followers, 414.3K engagements
"I have no doubt that the West has the capacity to help Ukraine win this war. That is a fact. It is also clear that Russias industrial power is no match for the united West. But. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.7K followers, 389.2K engagements
"We don't lack capacity we lack the political will and urgency necessary to support Ukraine and maintain our collective security. Russia on the other hand has the will to destroy Ukraine and reestablish the Russian Empire. When will we start using our capacity to deter this π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 188.1K followers, 502.6K engagements
"Currently we are an open book to our adversary - clear red lines of non-engagement disagreements over continuation of assistance and an optimistic blindness to increasing risks. We show no urgency in ramping up our readiness. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.6K followers, 327.6K engagements
"Strategically the goal should be to change Putin's calculations. Disrupt the field. I know its not easy but it is better to admit mistakes and chart a new path forward rather than to engage in empty self-congratulation. So yes I am returning from Munich a bit gloomy. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-18T17:38Z 114.6K followers, 332.9K engagements
"Who cares what Putin would do if Russia loses We should worry more about what he would do if Russia wins. Some people would in principle support Ukraine but are too worried what will happen if Ukraine defeats Russia Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis believes. "Who cares what Putin would do It is not about that" he said in Munich on February [--]. https://t.co/k1HMrI3uuX Some people would in principle support Ukraine but are too worried what will happen if Ukraine defeats Russia Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis believes. "Who cares what Putin would do It is not"
X Link 2024-02-19T10:05Z 188.1K followers, 792.3K engagements
"Putin has no intention of stopping. Those who think Minsk [--] would be the end of this war are showing gross naivet and thats me choosing the most polite words I can. The only way to end this war is with Ukraine's outright victory so we must come together to make that happen"
X Link 2024-02-19T11:02Z 188.1K followers, 1M engagements
"Good luck @vonderleyen. Europe needs you Ukraine needs you and you have our full support. We are lucky that in an era of multiple crises and ongoing transitions we have the right person in the right position. President @vonderleyen is bold in her actions leading the EU machinery creative in her policies and effective in building global partnerships. She has vision We are lucky that in an era of multiple crises and ongoing transitions we have the right person in the right position. President @vonderleyen is bold in her actions leading the EU machinery creative in her policies and effective in"
X Link 2024-02-19T12:15Z 111.1K followers, 49.6K engagements
"We didn't want this war it was Putin's choice not ours. Now we must erase the red lines we drew for ourselves turn the tide and equip Ukraine to win"
X Link 2024-02-20T05:39Z 188.1K followers, 534.8K engagements
"Productive meeting with Nepal's Foreign Minister @NPSaudnc to discuss cooperation in technology cyber security and green solutions. Always enjoyable to find ways Lithuania can explore opportunities in the Indo-Pacific"
X Link 2024-02-21T12:25Z 114.5K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Europe had a security architecture with Russia which was supposed to guarantee inviolability of borders sovereignty and territorial integrity. The UN Charter Helsinki Accords Budapest Memorandum Istanbul commitments to name but a few of the agreements. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-21T17:40Z 116K followers, 474K engagements
"When eastern flank countries were on their way to NATO there were those who felt the need to reassure Russia by concluding the NATO-Russia Founding Act of [----]. But Russia rendered this obsolete with attacks against Georgia and Ukraine.π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-21T17:40Z 112.5K followers, 29.5K engagements
"Russia has chosen to become a disruptor of the security architecture so post-1948 arrangements which were designed to contain Soviet expansion provide a much more relevant point of reference than the attempted agreements that came after the collapse of the Berlin wall. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-21T17:40Z 182K followers, 27.5K engagements
"A viable European security architecture must include Ukraine Moldova and Georgia guaranteeing protection for the whole continent FROM Russia not WITH Russia. A day might come when we will be able to trust Russian government but it is not this day and not this government. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-21T17:40Z 114.6K followers, 45.2K engagements
"Thanks to @DrSJaishankar and #Raisina2024 for an excellent conference and the opportunity to tell Lithuania's success story of diversification and resilience to economic coersion"
X Link 2024-02-22T08:49Z 114.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia is yet another sign that there is no fear of our reaction no desire for diplomacy and no intention of stopping escalation. This should be the final nail in the coffin of appeasement if the lessons of WWII aren't enough already"
X Link 2024-02-22T11:52Z 116.5K followers, 373.2K engagements
"The obvious answer would be sanctions on export to Iran of all drone and missile components and the speedy delivery of the missiles that Ukraine has been asking for"
X Link 2024-02-22T11:53Z 114.6K followers, 27K engagements
"Ukrainians have a very good reason to continue their fight. They are fighting for something as dear to their hearts as possible their freedom their country their families. My thoughts from New York ahead of the UN Security Council"
X Link 2024-02-23T19:19Z 115.6K followers, 123.2K engagements
"Mme President I speak on behalf of Czechia Estonia Latvia and my own country Lithuania. Today and tomorrow many will yet again call on Russia to end its brutal war against Ukraine. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:01Z 118.4K followers, 103.5K engagements
"Many will say that Russias unprovoked aggression goes against everything these United Nations stand for. Some will question the credibility of this Council to defend the rules-based international order. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:01Z 114.3K followers, 92.9K engagements
"Today we come to this Council to address the entire international community with a very simple message: For all our sakes wake up. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:01Z 114.8K followers, 84K engagements
"If we fail the rules-based order will crumble. Ukraines sovereignty Europes security as well as the success of global efforts for human rights accountability food security and nuclear safety - will all be in the hands of those who benefit from disruption and chaos. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:01Z 116K followers, 78K engagements
"History reminds us of the terrible cost of the wrong choices. Hedging our bets earns us nothing but more war. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:01Z 115.9K followers, 61.9K engagements
"Russia is being emboldened by our cautious response. We see it emboldened in Ukraine we see it emboldened in Russia itself - eliminating any opposition aiming to destroy any hope for a different Russia a normal peaceful Russia. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:02Z 114.7K followers, 65.2K engagements
"Revisionist powers across the world are already exploiting our indecisiveness. If not contained this Kremlin-driven arc of instability will continue to expand igniting more conflicts that we are not prepared to counter. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:02Z 114.7K followers, 55.4K engagements
"We must also find the political will to come up with an adequate legal response to Russias illegal war of territorial conquest. Russias leadership must bear full responsibility for the aggression launched by Vladimir Putin otherwise his impunity will continue. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:02Z 116K followers, 47.2K engagements
"Mme President I would like to remind all those here today that Estonia Latvia and Lithuania have been occupied colonised and exploited by this same aggressor more than once. More. than. once. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:02Z 116.2K followers, 72.2K engagements
"And that is why we know from bitter experience that whatever words are spoken whatever agreements are signed this aggressor has no plans to stop until he is stopped. Thank you. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-23T23:02Z 114.7K followers, 59.4K engagements
"Welcome to the family Sweden π"
X Link 2024-02-26T18:52Z 116.3K followers, 125.8K engagements
"Europes fate is being decided on the battlefields of Ukraine. Times like these require political leadership ambition and courage to think out of the box. The initiative behind the Paris meeting yesterday is well worth considering"
X Link 2024-02-27T15:04Z 116.9K followers, 218.9K engagements
"We declare red lines for ourselves but not for Russia. We publicly tie our own hands while leaving Putin free to pillage rape and destroy. We create strategic transparency not strategic ambiguity. It's time to change course. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-28T17:26Z 188.1K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Putin is prepared to cross borders subvert democratic governments ignore treaties and rewrite the past in an attempt to legitimise the invasion and annexation of his so-called lands of historic Russian interest. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-28T17:26Z 115.6K followers, 61.7K engagements
"Putin threatens NATO with nuclear missiles trains his armed forces for invasions puts his economy into war mode uses chemical weapons and orders assassinations on NATO soil. He has weaponised migrants engaged in cyber attacks and launched disinformation campaigns. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-28T17:26Z 115.9K followers, 61.5K engagements
"Therefore it is imperative to change our approach embrace strategic ambiguity break taboos and include all available options in our toolkit. Such suggestions should be welcomed not dismissed. π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-28T17:26Z 116.6K followers, 58.2K engagements
"If we think defeat can be limited to Ukraine and Putin will have no further ambitions we have a very harsh lesson coming. But if we want Ukraine to win we must keep everything we have on the table. Fin. /π§΅"
X Link 2024-02-28T17:26Z 116.5K followers, 65.2K engagements
"It was a pleasure to give a deeper and more nuanced interview. Thank you @holosameryky"
X Link 2024-02-29T18:29Z 116K followers, 11.5K engagements
"North Korea is not missing its delivery quotas of ammunition. They are outperforming the US and the EU combined. President Macron is right to say we need a new approach and everything should be on the table"
X Link 2024-02-29T20:49Z 117.5K followers, 149.7K engagements
"This is absolutely outrageous murder. By deliberately killing babies in their sleep Russia is declaring a clear contempt for any peace agreements past or future. There must be serious and immediate consequences not continued impunity"
X Link 2024-03-03T13:31Z 188.1K followers, 346.9K engagements
"Whatever it takes Lithuania joins and will fund the Czech initiative on ammunition. In a telephone conversation I thanked PM @P_Fiala for this great initiative. Lithuania will contribute to all the international efforts that bring Ukraine closer to her and our victory. https://t.co/tg80VWDiz8 Lithuania joins and will fund the Czech initiative on ammunition. In a telephone conversation I thanked PM @P_Fiala for this great initiative. Lithuania will contribute to all the international efforts that bring Ukraine closer to her and our victory. https://t.co/tg80VWDiz8"
X Link 2024-03-04T16:39Z 117.2K followers, 164K engagements
"Some people say NATO is no longer necessary while the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia stands in front of a huge map of the planned imperial conquest of Eastern Europe π€·πΌβ"
X Link 2024-03-04T18:03Z 188.1K followers, 530.7K engagements
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