Lithuanian Mission in Vienna

Official Twitter Account of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Lithuania to the International Organizations in Vienna // RT ≠ endorsement

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

Lithuania strongly condemns Russia’s latest attacks on #Ukraine. Strikes on Kyiv, Rivne State Humanitarian University, and civilian infrastructure have claimed lives and caused widespread destruction. Russia must cease its aggression, withdraw its forces, and face accountability.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

Transnational repression is increasingly being used across the OSCE region to silence exiled media. At the #WHDC, Lithuania 🇱🇹, along with #GoFSoJ members & #RFoM, organised a side event to address the challenges exiled journalists face & discuss ways to support their vital work.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

We had the honour of co-hosting a special screening of the documentary “Bialiatski/ Unbroken”. The film tells a powerful story of courage and the unbreakable human spirit. Lithuania 🇱🇹 continues to stand with the people of Belarus in their struggle for freedom and democracy.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

The regime in Belarus continues systematic cultural repression.
At the #WHDC, Lithuania 🇱🇹, along with other #GoFDBY members, organised a side event to discuss its impact on the next generation and ways to sustain the fundamental cultural rights of the Belarusian people.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

Journalists are protected under #IHL. Yet Russia deliberately targets them. Reporters in Ukraine have been killed, unlawfully detained & tortured. At the #WHDC, Lithuania 🇱🇹, other members of #GoFSoJ, #RFoM & 🇺🇦 hosted a side event on journalist safety & Russia’s accountability.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

Very productive meeting with the Head of Secretariat, Ambassador G. Molnár and his team of the Wassenaar Arrangement in preparation for Lithuania's Plenary Chairmanship in 2027. Looking forward to close cooperation in the run-up to and throughout Lithuania's Chairmanship.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, #NB8 countries hosted a side event addressing transnational repression across the OSCE region. Lithuania 🇱🇹 remains committed to protecting those targeted in exile and ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

Findings from the recent #MoscowMechanism report on Russia’s treatment of 🇺🇦 children were presented at the #WarsawHDC side event.

Independent experts concluded that Russia's systemic indoctrination & militarization of 🇺🇦 children may amount to crimes against humanity.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 🇱🇹 Permanent Representative @KudzmanasK emphasised the importance of holding Russia accountable for systematic and widespread IHL & IHRL violations in the context of its ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

🇱🇹#StandWithUkraine🇺🇦

[Lithuania in the UAE @LTinUAE]

“Our message is clear: we stand with Ukraine. We stand for justice.” 🇱🇹🇺🇦 At the 15th #UNCrimeCongress in Abu Dhabi, Amb. Ernestas Mickus delivered Lithuania’s statement, also calling for stronger cooperation against organised crime, trafficking & hybrid threats.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

🇱🇹🇪🇺 100 days to go until Lithuania takes the helm of the Council of the #EU! We’re ready to help 27 Member States find common ground and come together for collective action.

The #LT27EU warm-up starts now.

[Latvia Mission UN Vienna & OSCE |#StandWithUkraine @LVMissionVienna]

35 years ago, Latvia 🇱🇻, Estonia 🇪🇪, and Lithuania 🇱🇹 joined the UN, committing to a world governed by international law, not force.

Today, we stand united in Vienna, actively contributing to the work of Vienna-based UN organizations and advancing multilateral cooperation.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

35 years ago, Lithuania's 🇱🇹 flag was raised at #UN Headquarters in New York, marking our return to the international community.
Today, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to international law, multilateral cooperation, and support for nations defending freedom & sovereignty.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

25 years on, we remember. We honour the victims of #September11 and stand with the American people. In remembrance, in solidarity, and in our shared commitment to the transatlantic link and a safer world.

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

russia targets strikes on the Ukrainian publishing sector and, effectively, written Ukrainian culture and heritage.
This is why russia must not be allowed to creep back into international cultural life before it stops waging its war. russia weaponises culture for destruction.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

During last night’s russian attacks on Kyiv, Lithuania’s Embassy was also damaged. Missiles struck just meters from the Embassy. Fortunately, our staff did not suffer. Today, Lithuanian MFA will summon the russia’s representative in Vilnius.

Russia’s campaign of terror against Ukraine continues without limits. There is no sign of any genuine willingness to stop it, to seek peace or engage in negotiations. The Kremlin’s objective remains the same: destruction, death and intimidation.

The response is clear: increase pressure on Russia through stronger sanctions and step up support for #Ukraine.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

On this day in 1991, seven Lithuanian officers were killed at the Medininkai border post by soviet forces.

The attack was meant to intimidate a young democracy that had just restored its independence. Instead, it strengthened Lithuania’s determination to be free.

This day reminds us that freedom is never guaranteed. It must be protected, defended, and valued by every generation.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

Russia continues to demonstrate that it has no interest in neither negotiations nor peace. Last night it launched another massive combined missile and drone attack against #Ukraine, firing around 50 missiles and hundreds of drones at civilians and civilian infrastructure across the country.

These strikes are yet another reminder that Russia responds to every diplomatic effort with more terror. Peace cannot be achieved through concessions to the aggressor. It requires sustained pressure on Russia and unwavering support for Ukraine.

We must continue strengthening Ukraine’s military capabilities, increase military, financial and political assistance to Ukraine, tighten sanctions on Russia, accelerating the adoption of the EU's 22nd sanctions. Every delay only emboldens the Kremlin.

Ukraine is defending not only its own freedom, but also the security of Europe. Our resolve must be stronger than Russia’s aggression.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

Russia continues its campaign of terror in #Ukraine. This morning, once again, the Kremlin’s war machine targeted innocent Ukrainians, killing and injuring civilians, and struck the premises of Latvia’s Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk.

Russia’s aggression will not break the courage, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people, nor the resolve of those who stand with Ukraine.

Lithuania’s call: more pressure on the aggressor and stronger support to Ukraine.