Rūta Rudinskaitė-Larsen

[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.

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys and I met yesterday to strengthen our political and security cooperation in Europe. I welcomed Lithuania reaching its Hague defense spending target ahead of schedule, an important demonstration of its commitment to NATO and our shared security.

[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]

Happy 4th of July to the -#USA – the land of the free and the home of the brave!

On this day, #Lithuania celebrates not only America's independence but also a friendship that has stood the test of time.

From your unwavering support for Lithuania's independence to our close cooperation today, our partnership has always been built on trust, respect, and standing by one another when it matters most.

Happy Independence Day to all Americans! 🇱🇹🇺🇸

#America250

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

The MFA is lit in red, white & blue in tribute to our closest ally, the United States, and its people on the 250th anniversary of Independence. 🇱🇹🇺🇸 Our bond goes beyond strategic partnership–the US has long been a close friend to Lithuania in the defining moments of our history.

[Henrik Larsen @larsenification]

Not everything in the Arctic is about Greenland. Read my latest report on Russia’s growing interest in Svalbard 👇

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

The strategic partnership between the United States and Lithuania is ironclad.

Grateful to @SecRubio for today’s productive meeting - once again reaffirming that our compass points in the same direction: toward transatlantic security.

I thanked Secretary Rubio for the steadfast presence of U.S. forces in Lithuania - a vital deterrent against Russia and a powerful symbol of Allied unity.

Lithuania is ready and committed to deepening our bilateral cooperation with the U.S. in security, energy and economy.

Together, we stand unwaveringly with #Ukraine.

[CEPA @cepa]

Can Europe Catch Up On Laser Weapons? | "The continent must leverage its strong industrial base to catch up with the introduction of high-energy laser weapons." @larsenification #TechPol https://t.co/5KLT5XGShW

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

#Lithuania consistently advocates for higher defense spending in Europe - and we put our money where our mouth is. This year, we rank 2nd among #NATO allies in defense spending.

Next year, we’re raising the bar and going above 5% of GDP. Strength is built through investment.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

[Embassy of Lithuania in DC | #StandWithUkraine @LTembassyUS]

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓

89% of Lithuanians support U.S. & Allied troop presence in #Lithuania. We view the United States as a key ally, so for us, LT❤️USA friendship is built on trust and action.

We don’t just believe in the 🇱🇹–🇺🇸 alliance—we invest, and we cherish it.

[Rūta Rudinskaitė-Larsen @RRudinskaite]

❗️Henrik’s new work calls for the Europeanised NATO. Worth taking a look 👀

[ICDS Tallinn @ICDS_Tallinn]

The agnostic US commitment to NATO’s collective defence calls on the Europeans to build their own deterrent against Russia.

A new analysis by Henrik Larsen @larsenification https://t.co/Iz9T8g23tv

[CEPA @cepa]

Three Ways to Build EU Defense | "As the US prepares to cut support for “free-loading” Europeans, the continent has a plan to rapidly scale-up its defenses. How should it ensure delivery?" @larsenification https://t.co/WZcuLoePgL

[Henrik Larsen @larsenification]

My latest with @cepa on the need to integrate high-tech in building European defence: https://t.co/RyRxyVjaD6 @GSSC_LT @ICDS_Tallinn

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

👁‍🗨Look! Lithuania tops the list of the best world travel destinations for 2025 says @lonelyplanet.
Come for our country's natural beauty, rich culture, modernity and innovation, experience capital Vilnius's creative vibe and warm Lithuanian hospitality. ➡️https://t.co/zplxP3eMTb

[Henrik Larsen @larsenification]

Ukraine has deployed private sector technologies (drones, satellites, cyber) to bolster its military. Its success offers an opportunity for Europe to sharpen its financially strapped defense industry https://t.co/XTtbO26J6M @cepa @Diplomacy_Peace @ICDS_Tallinn

[Rūta Rudinskaitė-Larsen @RRudinskaite]

“Although paradoxical, the shortest path to peace and dialogue in Ukraine is through providing more weapons to Ukraine. <..> Dialogue only works when it is backed by strong defences.” -

@jensstoltenberg’s 5 lessons learned - precise and accurate.

[NATO @NATO]

Tomorrow will be @jensstoltenberg's last day as Secretary General of NATO.

Read Mr. Stoltenberg's own reflections from the last 10 years at the helm of the Alliance and the important lessons he believes should continue to guide the Alliance in the future

#NATOReview

[Institute for Peace & Diplomacy @Diplomacy_Peace]

🔔 TOMORROW: IPD hosts ‘The Geopolitics of NATO-Ukraine Integration‘, a panel debate ft. @LianaFix @CFR_org, @JustinTLogan @CatoFP, @TomasJaneliunas @TSPMI, @zpaikin + @larsenification. 11AM ET/5PM CET — RSVP now.

https://t.co/cWyaDPjwON

[CEPA @cepa]

Filling NATO’s Deterrence Gaps | "The alliance needs to demonstrate progress in three areas of its conventional deterrence of Russia." @HenrikLarsenUN https://t.co/1Q01mbrrDp

[Henrik Larsen @larsenification]

Join us on 10 September for an exciting NATO-Ukraine discussion

[Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 @GLandsbergis]

Nice stories don’t win wars. Without significant deliveries of weapons and real security guarantees the glorious narrative of unity and solidarity with Ukraine is wearing thin and rapidly approaching cynicism. 🧵���