Lithuania‘s New ‍Prime Minister to Make Ukraine His First⁣ Foreign Trip

Lithuania’s newly⁣ appointed Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas, will embark on his⁤ inaugural foreign visit to Ukraine, according to his press secretary,​ Justin Argust. This trip underscores Lithuania’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Teh proclamation follows the formation of ⁤Lithuania’s new center-left coalition government on Thursday.‌ The government, ‌comprised of the Lithuanian Social Democratic‍ Party, the Democratic Union “For Lithuania,” adn the​ populist party “Nemunas Dawn,” was approved by ⁢the Seimas (Lithuanian parliament), with⁤ ministers taking their oaths of office. Immediately⁤ following this, Prime Minister Paluckas engaged in a video ​call with Ukrainian ⁤Prime ‍Minister Denys‌ Shmyhal.

Paluckas emphasized Lithuania’s⁤ unwavering commitment to fully support ukraine in its defense against‌ Russian aggression. He also thanked Shmyhal for ⁢the invitation to‌ visit Ukraine in the near future.

Even before ⁤the government program’s approval, Prime Minister Paluckas had indicated ⁤that ministerial visits to Ukraine were planned.‍ He ‍stated to Seimas deputies, ‍”I can say that ⁣members of the government, a serious team, will go to Ukraine, where we also have very ​serious issues that require serious solutions, and we need to⁢ show solidarity, togetherness and friendship.”

The new government’s policy platform outlines a proactive foreign⁢ policy focused on protecting Lithuanian citizens‌ and providing comprehensive support to Ukraine. This includes collaborating with the ⁢international community to pursue justice for war crimes committed in Ukraine and holding‍ Russian President ⁣Vladimir Putin and his regime accountable in an international court.

“We will support Ukraine until its victory and beyond.We will give Ukraine full support to speed up its accession to the European Union and NATO,” the program of the new government says.“As the geopolitical situation continues to deteriorate, we will continue to expand‍ our military support to Ukraine‌ to ​at least 0.25% of gross domestic product (GDP), ‍as promised ⁢in‍ the program.”

Lithuania’s substantial commitment to Ukraine is evident⁢ in ⁢its financial aid. As the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Lithuania has provided over €705⁣ million in military assistance, with total state support exceeding €1 billion, ⁢according to the⁣ Lithuanian Ministry of ​Defense.

This upcoming visit by Prime Minister Paluckas signals ⁤a strong​ continuation of Lithuania’s steadfast support for Ukraine ​and ​its people, a commitment that resonates with the ongoing efforts of the United States and its allies ⁢to counter⁣ Russian aggression.

Lithuania’s Prime minister Prioritizes ukraine on Inaugural ⁢Foreign Trip

Lithuania’s newly appointed Prime Minister,⁣ Gintautas Paluckas, has made ⁢a ⁤strong statement of support for Ukraine, choosing the‌ war-torn nation as the ​destination for his first foreign ⁣visit. This move underscores Lithuania’s unwavering commitment to aiding Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia and signals a ​continued strong stance against Russian aggression.

A⁢ symbolic First Trip

Senior editor: Dr. Rasa Juknevičienė, thank⁣ you for joining us today. Lithuania’s ⁢new Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas, is making ⁢ukraine his first official foreign‍ visit.What’s the importance of this decision?



Dr.Rasa Juknevičienė: Good​ morning. It’s a very symbolic gesture. Choosing Ukraine for this inaugural trip clearly demonstrates the Paluckas government’s top‌ foreign⁣ policy priority: ⁢ solidarity with‌ Ukraine in the face of russian​ aggression. It sends a‌ powerful message of support to the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian government.

Tangible Support for Ukraine

Senior Editor: ‌Prime Minister ⁤Paluckas has ⁢spoken of providing “full ⁢support” to​ Ukraine. ‍what‍ does this⁢ entail in concrete⁣ terms?



Dr. Rasa Juknevičienė : ⁢Lithuania has consistently been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since the beginning of the⁤ Russian invasion. This support goes beyond rhetoric. Lithuania has ⁢provided⁣ notable financial and military ‌aid to Ukraine. They have been advocating for Ukraine’s accession to both NATO and‌ the‌ European Union.

A Proactive ⁢Foreign Policy Stance

Senior⁢ Editor: ⁢ What can we expect from Lithuania’s‍ new government in terms⁤ of their broader foreign‍ policy agenda?



Dr. Rasa juknevičienė: ​ The new government has outlined a proactive ⁣foreign policy focused on protecting Lithuanian citizens ⁤and promoting ⁢regional security. They⁤ are committed to working with international partners to ‍hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine and​ to ⁣deter further aggression. We can expect Lithuania to continue ‍playing an‌ active role in supporting ⁤Ukraine and strengthening its ⁢ties with like-minded ⁤nations



Senior Editor:



thank ​you for offering your insights on this critically⁤ important ⁣growth, Dr. Juknevičienė.