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Budrys: This is one of the most difficult moments in the history of Ukraine, but also one of the most important for Europe

Republic of Lithuania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Updated 2025-11-26

On November 26, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in an extraordinary online meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council where discussions focused on negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine and the necessary steps the EU must take in this process.

Lithuania's Foreign Minister stressed that the EU must continue its comprehensive support to Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia. The Minister emphasized that the main strategic objective of the EU must be to ensure that Russia and its accomplice Belarus could no longer pose a threat to European security. The EU must therefore do its utmost to significantly strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position and proposals that would lead to a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace agreement.

The Minister stressed that the EU must urgently make decisions on the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's needs and agree on the date for Ukraine's accession to the EU.

"If the EU is not able to mobilise political will and make the necessary decisions on Russia's frozen assets and Ukraine's EU membership, we will not have the leverage. It is important for Europe to have it in order not only to help Ukraine, but also to ensure the EU's security and stability," the Minister said.

In an online meeting of foreign affairs ministers, Budrys also stressed the need to ensure unconditional support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"This is one of the most difficult moments in the history of Ukraine. But let us not be deceived, because this is also one of the most important moments for Europe. If we allow Russia to redraw borders in Ukraine by force, we can forget about the existence of the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity on a global scale. This will have long-term consequences for Europe's security and future", said the Minister.

He also urged the EU member states to join the Special Tribunal and stressed the need to seek Russia's accountability for war crimes.