Lithuanian Mission in Vienna

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

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

At today's Extraordinary Meeting of the #IAEA Board of Governors, 🇱🇹 expressed its solidarity with 🇦🇪 and condemned the drone attack against the Barakah NPP. 🇱🇹 calls for restraint and de-escalation.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

Sąjūdis, the Reform Movement of Lithuania, was established OTD in 1988.

Sąjūdis became the driving force behind Lithuania’s peaceful struggle for freedom, paving the way for the restoration of independence after decades of Soviet occupation. 🇱🇹

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

At a joint #OSCE FSC-PC meeting, Lithuania expressed full solidarity with Romania and 🇷🇴 people over #Russia's recent drone attack that caused civilian injuries. 🇱🇹 condemns Moscow's dangerous escalation. This act of intimidation will not weaken our resolve to support Ukraine.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

At a joint #OSCE FSC-PC meeting, Lithuania 🇱🇹 on behalf of the Baltic States 🇱🇹🇪🇪🇱🇻 condemned Russia's recent large-scale strikes on civilians across Ukraine.
We will make every effort to ensure that the organisers and perpetrators of these crimes do not escape accountability.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

The Council has extended until 28 May 2027 the EU sanctions against Russia in response to:

🚫 serious human rights violations or abuses
🚫 the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
🚫 the undermining of democracy and the rule of law

More: https://t.co/oOz4MF9Oy0

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

On International Day of Heroes of the Fight Against Totalitarianism, we honour Witold Pilecki. During WWII, he volunteered to endure the horrors of Auschwitz to report them to the world. Inside, he also organized a resistance. Arrested for espionage, he was executed OTD in 1948.

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

Today is an International Missing Children's Day. Another day for us to remember that since 2022 russia has forcibly transferred almost 21,000 🇺🇦 children to areas under its control, assigned them russian citizenship & turned them against their homeland. #BringKidsBack

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

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In joint statements we, the #NB8 Foreign Ministers, categorically reject Russia’s blatant disinformation campaign and its fabricated accusations following the airspace violations, which Russia shamelessly uses to mask its military failures.

Our territory and airspace have never been used for attacks against targets in Russia. Incidents involving drones entering @NATO airspace are a direct consequence of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against #Ukraine.

Ukraine has the full and inherent right to self-defence. We reaffirm our unwavering support for 🇺🇦 and remain fully committed to #NATO collective defence, while continuing to strengthen security and credible deterrence across our region.

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

OTD in 1948, Soviet structures started the largest mass deportation in Lithuania. During the operation 'Vesna', ~40,000 people were deported – families and supporters of the 🇱🇹 Freedom fighters. Many lost their lives en route or died of slavish labour, deprivation and diseases.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

On #VyshyvankaDay, we join Ukrainians around the globe in honouring a symbol of identity, courage and resilience. As Ukraine defends its freedom, Lithuania's support remains unwavering. 🇱🇹🇺🇦

[Sweden in the OSCE 🇸🇪 @SwedeninATOSCE]

The @OSCE Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus marks the Day of Solidarity w Political Prisoners in Belarus & calls for immediate & unconditional release of ALL political prisoners. Recent releases is a welcome development, but many of those released have been forced into exile

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

On 18 May, we remember the Crimean Tatar victims of the 1944 Soviet genocide. Today, history echoes painfully as Russia continues its repressions in occupied Crimea. 🇱🇹 stands with the Crimean Tatar people - in remembrance, solidarity, in the fight for freedom. Crimea is Ukraine!

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

1623 aerial attack weapons, including 56 missiles and more than 1500 drones, over two days - this is Kremlin’s response to all calls for peace and ceasefire. The terrorist regime continuous openly mocking every diplomatic effort while escalating terror against civilians in Ukraine.
Let’s be realistic - #Russia understands only the language of strength and pressure:
– stronger sanctions against Russia and its accomplices;
– faster delivery of air defense and military support to #Ukraine;
– full accountability for Russia's crime of aggression.

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

'Freedom for Lithuania!' 52 yrs ago Romas Kalanta set himself on fire in the street of Kaunas, protesting against the Soviet occupation. It caused panic among Soviet authorities, who tried to cover up his funeral. Romas’ memory is a symbol of our struggle against occupation.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

We are appalled by credible & mounting reports that Russia is subjecting Ukrainian children to militarization, indoctrination & other repressive practices.
Today, 41 #OSCE States, including 🇱🇹, invoked the #MoscowMechanism to investigate Russia's treatment of Ukrainian children.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

The abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children is part of Russia’s deliberate attempt to erase #Ukraine’s future and identity. #Lithuania is allocating 10 million euros to advance return, rehabilitation, reintegration of Ukrainian children.

#FAC #WeStandWithUkraine

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

Kremlin constantly tries to whitewash its crimes past and present. russia has always pursued colonialist ambitions and used armed force to achieve its dirty goals. No bogus excuse can change facts - Soviet Union was an occupier. #WordsMatter

[LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine @LT_MFA_Stratcom]

In 1904, Lithuania restored press freedom after years of Russian tsarist ban on our written language. Despite tsarist authorities' attempts to distort our written tradition, Lithuanian resistance persisted in the flickering light in home schools as a sign of resistance.

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

History tells that brutal dictators must be stopped until the price gets too high. Kremlin publicly embraces the USSR's crimes as its legacy. No amount of historical distortion can vindicate the Soviets' own role as occupiers. Occupation is not liberation. #WordsMatter

[Lithuanian Mission in Vienna @LT_OSCE]

Deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of 🇺🇦 children by Russia constitute war crimes & forms of violence against children. The international community must urgently step up pressure to ensure accountability and swift return of all abducted children to their families.

[Ukrainian Mission to OSCE & UN in Vienna @UKRinOSCE]

Gravely concerned by 🇷🇺ongoing atrocities a/🇺🇦children
Today’s event, co-sponsored by 42 DELs to OSCE, calls for accountability, protection of children &strengthening intl efforts
Grateful to @BringKidsBackUA @SaveukraineUs @KateRashevska @anvorobiova & Commission of Inquiry on🇺🇦