Mindaugas Rukštelė

Ambassador of Lithuania in Hungary, to Bosnia and Hercegovina and Serbia

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Inauguration of a new memorial plaque in Józsefvárosi railway station, dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, the 🇸🇪diplomat and humanitarian who saved thousands of lives in Budapest during the Second World War. His mission was to save as many Jews as possible.

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

The EU’s eastern flank must get the attention it deserves!

[Gitanas Nausėda @GitanasNauseda]

In a phone call with @eucopresident António Costa, I stressed the need for the EU to focus on supporting Ukraine and phasing out Russian energy resources.

At the #EUCO this week, I expect a serious discussion on competitiveness and #MFF priorities. The EU’s eastern flank must get the attention it deserves!

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Strengthening the rule of law and protecting the EU’s financial interests opened the doors of Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe to Hungarian students and researchers. Great achievement, Hungary. @MFAHungary

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Hungary has taken important steps to strengthen the rule of law and protect the Union’s financial interests.

And reforms deliver results.

Today, we are proposing to unlock €4.2 billion and reopen the doors of Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe to Hungarian students and researchers.

I am very glad that they will once again fully benefit from the opportunities our Union creates.

https://t.co/ZUgPLTlPnv

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

EU enlargement is a strategic security project.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

#EU enlargement is not a bureaucratic exercise. It is a strategic security project.

At @WarsawForum discussion panel “Half-Baked or Step-by-Step? Rethinking EU Enlargement” Europe talks about security. Enlargement is how we deliver it.

#Ukraine is already strengthening Europe’s security. The strongest armed forces in Europe belong closer to our structures, not farther away. The Enlargement momentum is now- stop blocking and open negotiating chapters. Move forward.

#WSF2026 @JakovMilatovic @1oana_toiu @AraratMirzoyan

[Gitanas Nausėda @GitanasNauseda]

Thank you, President Sergio Mattarella, for the warm welcome and for the great honour of receiving the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

Lithuania and Italy are close allies in Europe and NATO, united by shared values, strong ties between our people, and a friendship that continues to grow.

We discussed our bilateral cooperation, European security, and support for Ukraine, as well as Lithuania’s upcoming EU Council Presidency.

Thank you, President Mattarella, for your personal attention and support for the Lithuanian Culture Season in Italy.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

🇱🇹🇩🇪 October 3 is a powerful reminder that freedom, determination, and unity can change the course of history.

My warmest congratulations to my friend @AussenMinDe Johann Wadephul and to all the people of Germany on 🇩🇪 Unity Day. #Lithuania is proud to stand alongside #Germany as a strategic partner, NATO Ally, and trusted friend.

Today, our bond is stronger than ever. Germany’s decision to permanently deploy a brigade in Lithuania is a historic commitment to our shared security and a powerful symbol of Allied solidarity. It demonstrates that Europe’s security is built not only on words, but on credible presence, responsibility, and unity.

Our nations know that security, freedom, and prosperity are strongest when we stand together. Together, we will continue building a secure, resilient, and prosperous Europe.

#GermanUnityDay #TagDerDeutschenEinheit

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

🇱🇹🇫🇮 Thank you, 🇫🇮 Foreign Minister @elinavaltonen, for the warm welcome and productive discussion in Helsinki. #Lithuania and #Finland are committed @NATO allies and #EU partners, united by a shared goal: a secure Baltic Sea region and beyond.

Today, Russia continues to test our resolve. The security of the Baltic Sea and the Arctic is closely interconnected, and so
must be our response.

We must stay ahead: strengthen NATO, safeguard critical infrastructure, increase defence production, and sustain military support for Ukraine.

Security through strength.

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Just an ordinary evening in Kaunas, Lithuania when Žalgiris plays!

[EuroLeague @EuroLeague]

Glad you’re enjoying yourself @SHAQ! 💚😂

@bczalgiris

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

A great pleasure to meet Madame Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Ágnes Forsthoffer and to identify new promising avenues for our cooperation.
There is a common understanding that new chapters of the bilareral telations are ahead of us.
🇱🇹🤝🇭🇺

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Russia’s hostile activities do not stop at Ukraine’s borders. Our response must be united: raise the costs for Russia, strengthen our resilience, and reinforce support for Ukraine.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

Russia’s fingerprints are all over: the #Estonian authorities have confirmed that the 15 August arson attack against the Estonian defence company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn was an act of sabotage ordered by Russian security services. The perpetrators were identified and detained. The political responsibility leads to Moscow.

Russia’s hostile activities do not stop at #Ukraine’s borders. They target our security, our resilience, and our resolve.

#Lithuania stands in full solidarity with #Estonia. Our response must be united: raise the costs for Russia, strengthen our resilience, and reinforce support for Ukraine. Intimidation will not work. Resolve will.

@Tsahkna @MFAestonia

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

We have summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy to protest Russia’s continued aerial bombardments of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The escalation continues, blatantly contradicting Russia's claims at UNGA that it is ready for peace negotiations.

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

🇱🇹🇪🇺 100 days to #LT27EU!
The countdown starts now!

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

The #LT27EU warm-up starts now.

[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.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

🇱🇹🇺🇸 The decision on continued U.S. military presence in #Lithuania is a powerful signal of Allied unity and resolve. U.S.🇺🇸boots on the ground are essential for deterrence, defence, and security on #NATO’s eastern flank.

Lithuania🇱🇹 stands proud as committed Ally, leading by example with 5% defence spending, strengthening national capabilities, and providing the best training conditions for Allied forces.

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Lithuania signed a Critical Minerals Agreement with the United States 🇱🇹🤝🇺🇸

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

Whoever controls critical minerals shapes tomorrow’s economy.

Signed a Critical Minerals Agreement with the United States today. We are joining forces to secure supply chains, reduce strategic dependencies, and strengthen economic security.

Today's agreement is an investment in our shared resilience. 🇱🇹🇺🇸

[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.

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Strong transatlantic ties remain essential for 🇱🇹&🇺🇸 shared security and prosperity.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

Great meeting with @SecRubio in Washington, D.C. today.

Lithuania comes with concrete proposals to strengthen #Lithuania-U.S. cooperation: critical minerals, #PaxSilica, economic security, and stronger deterrence on #NATO’s Eastern Flank.

We stand ready to do more as a capable and reliable ally. Strong transatlantic ties remain essential for our shared security and prosperity.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

#Lithuania welcomes the U.S. Congress’ passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The bill will increase pressure on Russia and its war machine.

Targeting the revenue streams fueling Russia’s aggression against #Ukraine, including energy-related income, remains a key focus of international efforts. The #EU continues further strengthening its sanctions framework, closing loopholes and addressing sanctions evasion.

[Mindaugas Rukštelė @MindaugasRukste]

Lithuania demands that Belarusian authorities ensure effective control of the territory and airspace of Belarus.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

Lithuania has lodged a protest with Belarus over a violation of Lithuania's airspace by a UAV on September 14. Lithuania demands that Belarusian authorities ensure effective control of the territory and airspace of Belarus and prevent similar violations in the future.

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

🇱🇹🇩🇪 We highly value Germany's steadfast commitment to our security. The German Brigade in Lithuania is a top priority for us – Lithuania is fully committed to providing the conditions for the brigade to be fully operational by 2027.