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Minister of Defence of the Republic of Lithuania / Dr. of Social Science

Vilnius, Lithuania
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
19 days
We’ve signed a deal with 🇸🇪’s Saab Dynamics AB to acquire the mobile short-range air defense system RBS70 NG (MSHORAD)! This advanced, mobile system will significantly boost the Lithuanian Armed Forces’ capabilities, ensuring the protection of key sites and infrastructure.
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@LKasciunas
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3 months
We condemn Iran's attacks against Israel in the strongest possible terms. Lithuania stands with Israel. Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism in the region and also a supporter of Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
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@LKasciunas
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2 months
My deepest condolences to our 🇵🇱 brothers and sisters for the tragic loss of their soldier at the 🇧🇾 border. We stand united against the illegal migration crisis orchestrated by Lukashenko. Together, we must ensure such tragedies never happen again.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Wheels up to #Kiev ! Brotherhood of #Lithuania and #Ukraine will stay forever. 🇱🇹💪🏼🇺🇦
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2 months
Lithuania steps up its support for Ukraine with needed supplies: reconnaissance drones as part of the Latvian-led drone coalition, anti-drone systems, ammunition, generators, and foldable beds. Solidarity in action! 🇱🇹🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine #MilitaryAid
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 months
Exciting news! The 🇺🇸 Congress has approved a bill to provide aid to 🇺🇦, showing support for its sovereignty and security. This decision is a testament to the importance of standing with our allies in times of need. Let's continue to work to flourish democracy and defeat tyranny.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
4 months
Historic moment. Thank you, Germany! Looking forward to develop our great bilateral cooperation 💪🏼
@Lithuanian_MoD
Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹
4 months
🇱🇹🇩🇪 The deployment of a German brigade assigned to Lithuania will take place in stages. This year we are receiving the first troops, and the main transfer of units will occur between 2025-2026. By 2027, the German brigade with 5000 troops will reach full operational capability.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Kick off at #Kyiv ! Best place to start Lithuania’s State Restoration Day! In 1918 we won against oppression and defended freedom, sovereignty. Now - we are ready to help and support #Ukraine . 🇱🇹💪🏼🇺🇦
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
When words materialize. The promised Lithuanian military support to #Ukraine arrived today. 🇱🇹💪🏼🇺🇦
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 month
Breaking records – 3.03% of GDP for 🇱🇹 defense!💪 We must maintain sustainable funding for our military modernization. P. S. On the NATO level, we rank 6th out of 32 countries. 🚀 #LithuanianDefense #NATO #DefenseFunding
@Lithuanian_MoD
Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹
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🇱🇹 Great news for Lithuania’s security! With an additional €136M approved today, our defence budget now stands at a record €2.3B (3.03% of GDP). Additional funds will fast-track key projects for our military, including new infantry fighting vehicles and air defence systems.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
4 months
Thank you, @DefensieMin , for the great news - a fantastic gift for the 20th anniversary of our membership in NATO! 🇳🇱💪🏼🇱🇹
@Lithuanian_MoD
Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹
4 months
🇳🇱🇱🇹 Amazing news! The Netherlands will deploy its Patriot air defence unit in Lithuania for an exercise this summer, lasting several weeks. This exercise will be essential to strengthen joint air defence on NATO's Eastern flank. Thank you 🇳🇱 @Defensie !
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
The inspiring leadership and courage of @ZelenskyyUa is one of the reasons for the success of the heroic fight of 🇺🇦. He has already become one of the most prominent figures of the 21st century. Lithuania do and will do everything to help Ukraine and its people to win.
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@LKasciunas
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This is how Ukraine greets Lithuania on the occasion of Independence’s declaration! Beginning of @verkhovna_rada session’s meeting. Together till the victory 🇱🇹💪🏼🇺🇦
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Handshake with the #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg . NATO is now stronger than ever before. Thanks for the hard work and visionary leadership! #StrongerTogether #DMM
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Thank you, FMoD #Pistorius , for the warm welcome in Berlin and your dedication to elevating our cooperation to new heights. We are making great strides with the 🇩🇪 brigade in 🇱🇹 and bolstering regional security in 🇪🇺. P.S. It's not just about the brigade—football unites us too!⚽️
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
🇱🇹 Parliament ratified the membership of Finland and Sweden in NATO! The joining of 🇫🇮&🇸🇪 to the NATO will significantly increase the security and defense of other countries in the region and the entire North Atlantic Alliance. Big thanks to colleagues from 🇸🇪&🇫🇮 for great work!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 months
I had my first call with 🇺🇸 @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin. Stressed the vital importance of U.S. and NATO forces in Lithuania as a deterrent. We also discussed supporting Ukraine, arms acquisitions and preparation for the upcoming #NATO Summit in Washington DC.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Great meeting with @SecArmy Christine Wormuth! Thanked for long-term support under the Baltic Security Initiative and presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania. Discussed plans to modernize Lithuanian Armed Force. Strong transatlantic relations in action! 🇱🇹🇺🇸 #StongerTogether
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 months
Pleasure to meet my friend @PlJonson and @CarlOscar . #NATO Defence Plans, cooperation in air, coastal defence & harbor protection, cyber threats’ analysis, defence industry, maritime situational awareness and support for 🇺🇦 – among the main topics of our frank discussion. 🇱🇹🇸🇪
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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The meeting with @LeaderMcConnell . Today, it's crucial that the 🇺🇸 is assured of two things: 1. 🇪🇺's serious approach and sustainable defense investment. 2. 🇪🇺's recognition of the challenges posed by 🇨🇳 and unity with the 🇺🇸. 🇱🇹exemplifies leadership in both regards.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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At the #FACnMoDs joint meeting - we must speed up🇪🇺 military support to 🇺🇦. 🇱🇹 will contribute to airspace radars, increase support with drone&anti-drone tech, participate in further 🇪🇺or joint ammunition initiatives. 🇺🇦 needs should guide investments into the 🇪🇺defence industry.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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🇱🇹 is proud to be part of the biggest military exercises in the Baltic Sea, #BALTOPS24 . These exercises showcase the exceptional capabilities of NATO Allies and partners, strengthening our ability to operate as a collective force. Special thanks to the 🇺🇸 for their leadership!
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Great talk with 🇰🇷DefMin Shin Won-sik. As a member of the democratic world coalition, 🇰🇷 is a crucial counterbalance in the region, especially considering 🇰🇵’s ties with 🇷🇺. We agreed to strengthen our bilateral cooperation, particularly in the defense industry. @ROK_MND #SLD24
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Great to reconnect with my colleagues from the @Bundestag ! We must continue exploring innovative ways to support 🇺🇦. Strengthening our defense sector through comprehensive collaboration is essential. Now more than ever, European unity is crucial for our collective future. 🇱🇹🤝🏼🇩🇪
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 months
Strengthening Bilateral Ties with the U.S. 🇱🇹🇺🇸 - 🙌 Thanked the U.S. for enhancing regional security. - 💼 Highlighted our significant arms purchases, fostering a robust defense partnership. - 💡 Explored opportunities for joint defense industry investments. @DeptofDefense
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Today in Rome with 🇮🇹 DefMin @GuidoCrosetto discussed the growing defence & security cooperation, the development of defence industry, preparations for the #NATO summit in Washington. Hope that 🇱🇹&🇮🇹 will continue to cooperate in strengtening Europe’s security & in supporting 🇺🇦.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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🇱🇹 Prime Minister @IngridaSimonyte : "Peace is not appeasement." #SLD24 plenary session "Cross-Regional Security Order Challenges"
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Productive meeting with 🇸🇪 Security and Defence Industry Association. We encourage them to cooperate with the 🇱🇹 defence industry ecosystem to draw experience from 🇺🇦 together, especially in drones & anti-drone tech, and to invest in the joint production of armaments.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Gratitude to the 🇳🇱 and @DefensieMin for their invaluable contribution to Baltic region security. With Dutch troops in 🇱🇹, joint exercises and involvement in Baltic air policing missions, their impact is significant. On 🇺🇦, our visions align – support as needed. Bedankt! #NATO
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Great discussion with Adm. Samuel Paparo, Commander of the 🇺🇸 @INDOPACOM ! 🇱🇹 could become more involved in the Indo-Pacific region, helping our allies through cybersecurity, training, and exchanging lessons learned and experiences.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Thank you, Commander of @USSOCOM Gen. Bryan P. Fenton. I’m grateful to the 🇺🇸 for consistent support in developing our 🇱🇹 SOF. Joint training and international missions have provided invaluable experience and enhanced capabilities for handling complex situations. Moving forward.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Moving forward! UAVs should be an integral part of our defense capabilities. We must adapt to fast and dynamic technological developments.
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Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹
2 months
🇱🇹 Today, the annual "Drone Day" showcased Lithuanian UAVs & anti-drone systems, with nearly 30 companies participating. The event highlighted the growing importance of drone technology & innovation in our national defence, fostering cooperation & advancing security capabilities.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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At the Northern Group Defence Ministers’ meeting we discussed security situation in the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic regions, support for Ukraine, as well as the agenda of the #NATO summit in Washington DC. 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇮🇸🇬🇧🇩🇰🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇱🇩🇪🇵🇱
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
It’s time to stop bot farms. I submitted amendments to the law and the Criminal Code in the Seimas, which will criminalize the activities of artificial accounts that aim to create social effects directed against the state of Lithuania. No place of hostile propaganda in 🇱🇹
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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#Lithuania will always support #Ukraine . Our delegation, leading by @IngridaSimonyte , discussing on security situation in the region with @ZelenskyyUa @Denys_Shmyhal and Speaker of @verkhovna_rada 🇱🇹💪🏼🇺🇦
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Brothers together. Just met with 🇱🇻 DefMin @AndrisSpruds . We share much in common, especially regarding defence. Agreed to advance the Baltic defence line, 🇱🇻-led drone and our demining coalitions for🇺🇦. Now working how to improve our interoperability, implement joint projects.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
We drafted a new bill to ban Russian citizens from purchasing real estate in 🇱🇹 The proposal will help reduce the potential risks. Exemptions would apply to 🇷🇺 citizens who have temporary residence permits in 🇱🇹 due to persecution in their home country.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
On our 🇱🇹 32nd Independance Restauration Day’s anniversary - arrived in Ukraine, where our brothers fight for their freedom. 🇱🇹🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Closed the "Shangri-La Dialogue" with Japan’s DefMin Minoru Kihara. Strengthening our strategic partnership and military cooperation is key. Discussed enhancing cyber security, combating disinformation. Thankful for 🇯🇵 joining the 🇺🇦 demining coalition.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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At the event ‘Road to NATO’s Washington Summit: The Future of Nordic-Baltic Allies’ - this Summit shoul deliver results and demonstrate #NATO ’s resolve, will and capabilities to defend every inch of the Alliance.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
To mark the seventh year of annexation of Crimea, Seimas Group for Relations with 🇺🇦 condemns the military aggression of 🇷🇺 against 🇺🇦. We call on 🇷🇺as an occupying power to fulfill all obligations under the applicable rules of international law. @MFA_Ukraine @yatsenkivskyi
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Today, we in the Seimas 🇱🇹 adopted resolution and unanimously welcomed the discussions between Finland and Sweden on joining NATO. We are ready to ensure a smooth ratification process! 💪🏼🇫🇮🇸🇪 @PlJonson @ArjaMakk @inger_buxton #StrongerTogether
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Thanked the🇳🇱 @DefensieMin Ruben Brekelmans for the Patriot system deployed in 🇱🇹& invited the🇳🇱 to regularly participate in such exercises. It’s a practical step towards the implementation of #NATO rotational air defense model& strong message to our allies to contribute to that.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Together with 🇱🇻 DefMin @AndrisSpruds , 🇪🇪 DefMin @HPevkur & 🇩🇪 DefMin @PistoriusBoris signed a letter of intent for the joint procurement of sea mines. Ready to take practical measures to strengthen the security of the Baltic sea – #NATO inner lake.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Bilateral meeting with 🇹🇷 Defense Minister Yaşar Güler at NATO headquarters. Support for 🇺🇦 – one of the top questions during the meeting. Working on new ways to develop cooperation in the defense industry sphere. #Lithuania #Turkey #Defense #SupportUkraine #Cooperation #NATO
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
6 years
We ask @GTsereteli to form a group of MP’s within the @oscepa or appoint a representative, tasked with engaging Russian officials regarding the murder of Boris Nemtsov, urging them to undertake a new and thorough investigation and report back to the Assembly on any progress made.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
#Ukraine is shedding blood for democratic values & is given just a vague promise by #EU for a “European path” but no true membership while undemocratic pro-Putin regime in #Serbia is welcomed by some European leaders as a possible future member. Huge disappointment to see.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Today we finised building a physical barrier on the border of 🇱🇹! 3️⃣ elements - a physical barrier, border surveillance and a policy of redirection - will allow to overcome organized hybrid attacks. We 🇱🇹 reacted quickly to new challenges and made decisive decisions
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Important day in the🇱🇹Parliament - parliamentary parties signed a new agreement on strengthening national security and defence! An important step towards the concept of total defense. Also paid a lot of attention to the role of allies, their integration and NATO forward defence
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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I am appalled by the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. I send a message of strong support & wish him a speedy recovery. President Trump showed remarkable strength & resilience during the attack
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Visited Kyiv which 🇷🇺 forces are trying to besiege. Expressed full solidarity of Lithuanian nation to its defenders & Mayor @Vitaliy_Klychko 🇷🇺 will never take this brave city & country. 🇺🇦 will never surrender & will never be defeated. #WeStandWithKyiv #StandWithUkriane
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
The mandate for Lithuania's participation in international military operations was approved yesterday by Seimas! New start - Lithuania joins the French-led international operation “Takuba” by sending up to 30 troops. This is a very important step in 🇱🇹&🇫🇷 bilateral relations!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Putins’s decision is the most serious violation of 🇺🇦 sovereignty, territorial integrity. Today is a fundamental test for the West. 🇺🇸 and 🇪🇺 must unanimously respond with the toughest sanctions on 🇷🇺 If not, the agression will continue and the appetite of 🇷🇺 will get bigger
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Dear brothers and sisters Ukrainians, congratulations on your Independence Day! Your will to resist is unique and an example to us all. And the russians have gotten themselves into serious trouble, because you will win and they will be crushed. 🇺🇦💪🏼
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Visit in 🇸🇪. Discussing deeper defense cooperation and regional security. Met with @PlJonson - explored NATO collaboration, critical infrastructure protection, cyber defense strategies, support for Ukraine. #BalticSecurity #SwedenUkraineSupport
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
Today #Belarus regime is escalating on a large scale it’s hybrid aggression against #Poland & all of the #EU . We must stand in full support and solidarity with Poland & support it’s right to self defence. EU must stop talking & act now. #Minsk is overstepping all the red lines
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
Meeting with 🇸🇪 & Baltic chairmen of defence committees. Great cooperation and support to ensure the security of the region. All together with colleagues from Baltics will be waiting for 🇸🇪 to join NATO 💪🏼
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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#FAC (Defence) on 🇪🇺 support to 🇺🇦. We need to move forward with decisions on #UAF modalities & tranche 8 of #EPF . Glad with the decision to use windfall profits from immobilized Russian assets for immediate needs of 🇺🇦 air defence, artillery ammunition or drones.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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If 🇷🇺 removes the remnants of 🇧🇾independence, the situation in the Baltics could become analogous to West Berlin during the Cold War. With all the opportunities and risks, NATO has to defend the Baltics as it defended West Berlin during the CW. Deterrence is cheaper than defence
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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🇺🇸 – strategic security partner of 🇱🇹 & its strong leadership is the bedrock of the Euro-Atlantic security. Before #NATO Summit – visiting @PANationalGuard to mark 30 years of successful pertnership which remains at the heart of our cooperation with the #US .
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Great news: 🇺🇸 is not only imposing sanctions on 🇷🇺 and supports 🇺🇦, but also plans to strengthen the #US military presence in the Baltic states. 🇱🇹 has been seeking this since the beginning of security crisis. This decision by @POTUS is a crucial step in to ensure security.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
7 years
Today is 100 years since the October Revolution. This day marks the beginning of one of the bloodiest regimes of all time in worlds history.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Today marks the 30th anniversary of Lithuania's recognition of Ukraine's #independence ! And the connection between our countries will only continue to strengthen. I believe one day Ukrainian flag will have place among other EU and NATO flags 💪🏼
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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Important discussions with our ally 🇫🇷 about the war in 🇺🇦 and the future of the defense of the NATO Eastern flank. We should prioritise “forward defence” over “forward presence”. #France remains an important ally when it comes to thinking about the future of both EU and NATO.
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
On occasion of international children protection day we organised protest next to the embassy of 🇷🇺 🇷🇺 is carrying out the world's largest child abduction operation in modern history. 🇺🇦 children must be returned home, and all those who have committed crimes must be punished.
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I introduced criminal liability for disinfo spread by bots farms. Hundreds of thousands of fake accounts are used to spread disinformation and influence the public. So they should be punished and we have to give right measures for those who fight against.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
Today we organized #VilniusSecurityForum to discuss the situation in Ukraine. I noted: 🇷🇺 is trying to warm the geopolitical temperature, escalate the situation and create strategic uncertainty. The biggest risk - to start negotiations on the conditions imposed by Russia.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Today, the 🇵🇹 soldiers in 🇱🇹 were visited by a delegation of the Defense Committee of the 🇵🇹 Parliament, headed by the chairman @MarcosPerestre1 . Thank you Portugal for contribution to Lithuania's security. #NATO unity and functioning as a whole are strategically important to us!
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Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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NATO PA is held in Vilnius! In this contex - important meetings with our colleagues Chairs of Defence Committees. @PlJonson is a great friend of Lithuania. And we are more than ready to welcome Sweden to our NATO family!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
🇷🇺have a new strategic goal to occupy Ukraine's eastern and southern regions. Yesterday with colleagues we visited Mykolaiv. This is extremely important city strategically, as a port and a center for shipbuilding. It is a defense outpost in southern Ukraine. But Ukraine will win!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
With delegation of representatives of the @DeptofDefense and the @AtlanticCouncil about security situation in the region, the development of national capabilities and to discuss the current US-Lithuanian defense cooperation! 🇱🇹🇺🇸💪🏼
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
A welcome move! US Congress revives Lend-Lease program for 🇺🇦. It was decive moment that helped defeat Hitler during WWII. It'll be equally important in helping🇺🇦 succeed to defend itself against🇷🇺, also supporting 🇺🇦 affected by Kremlin reckless actions.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
#Russia is to blame for the missiles strikes in #Poland . Because if not of this war that #Kremlin waged against Ukraine & the terror against its civilians, no missile would have ever be launched into Poland even by mistake.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
According to my proposal 🇱🇹 #Parliament prohibited Russian and Belarusian citizens residing in Lithuania from possessing weapons. The changes were necessary to create safer environment and prevent danger in Lithuania in the event of unrest.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
After the JEF exercises in 🇸🇪, with 🇱🇹 soldiers, diplomats, representatives of @Lithuanian_MoD 🇬🇧 have left 🇪🇺, but they remain in Europe and are strengthening their role in security and defense 💪🏼 Such rapid response units are much needed in today’s dynamic security situation
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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At the #NATO summit – with 🇨🇿 DefMin @jana_cernochova discussed bilateral defence cooperation. Glad that 🇨🇿 commitment to our region’s security remains firm – it continues contribution to Air Policing mission in the #Baltic States & eFP battle group in 🇱🇹.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
4 years
January 13th is the day of our victory. The leaders of USSR did not anticipate the collapse of the Union. January 13th was a turning point, which in historical significance equates to the fall of Berlin Wall. This victory would be impossible without sacrifices of our defenders.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 months
Zelensky at the #SLD emphasized restoring diplomacy to resolve global issues. Challenging times unite those who share common values. He stressed that 🇺🇦 needs more help worldwide, with air defense remaining an urgent necessity. Peace formula is rooted in 🇪🇺and international laws.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
2️⃣my proposals to the West that could contribute to 🇺🇦's victory: 1.Separate line of support for 🇺🇦in the defense budgets of our countries. 2. In 🇪🇺 we should have regulations on sanctioned persons assets, not only to freeze but also to confiscate and be able to transfer to 🇺🇦
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
Great talk with admiral @CMC_NATO . NATO Summit will take place in a couple of days, thus before that discussed about NATO’s regional defence plans, air defence models, forward defence and increasing capabilities in the Alliance. #NATO #VilniusSummit #Defence
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
Meeting with #NATO General Philippe Lavigne, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. Disscused importance of digital transformation, resilience of society, NATO’s steps to move forward to efficient defence. #VilniusNATOSummit #Defence
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
Great colleague and great plans! I’m sure Sweden soon will become member of NATO, so together we will strengthen Baltic region’s security, continue to support Ukraine and develop further cooperation. @PlJonson thank you for a warm welcome here. #StongerTogether #Sweden #NATO
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
We in 🇱🇹 Parliament passed new national sanctions on Russian, Belarusian citizens: ⁃Temporary restrictions to obtain visas. ⁃To import 🇺🇦 hryvnias, to enter our state. Only for RU: ⁃To acquire real estate. ⁃Temporarily refuse to accept residency permit applications.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
10 months
We still not naming Ukraine's victory as the ultimate goal of the 🇪🇺. We use different phrases, but not as clear and solid position. We need to provide not only that we have in stocks, but what 🇺🇦 needs. #Madrid #Defence #Conference
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
Great news from Ukraine! Propaganda is not freedom of speech. Standing together with Ukraine! 🇱🇹🇺🇦 @UKRinLTU @ZygisPavilionis
@ZelenskyyUa
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
3 years
Sanctions is a difficult decision. #Ukraine strongly supports #FreedomOfSpeech . Not propaganda financed by the aggressor country that undermines Ukraine on its way to #EU & EuroAtlantic integration.Fight for independence is fight in the information war for truth & European values
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
🇱🇹 Seimas approved the strategy of preparing our citizens for civic resistance! We will strive for every citizen to know how they can protect our country and successfully perform duties if hostile forces encroach on our independence. Another step towards total defence concept!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
Today 🇱🇹 Parliament unanimously recognized the Wagner group as a terrorist organization. They commit systematic, serious crimes of aggression - killing and torturing the civilian population of 🇺🇦 We must call them by their real names. @ZygisPavilionis
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Meeting in the @bundeswehrInfo with Bernd Schütt, Chief of Staff for the Joint Operations in 🇩🇪. We discussed on Ukraine and NATO enlargement in the Eastern Flank. 🇩🇪 is leading country of @BG_LTU_eFP and we wholeheartedly support it’s new ambitious plans for renewal of 🇩🇪army!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
3 years
Seimas adopted a new National security strategy, which review was initiated by Nacional Secyrity and Defence Committee. The strategy is based on „whole goverment, whole society“ approach. From now on, we promise to regularly monitor and ensure that the strategy is implemented💪🏼
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Today, we discussed the regional security situation with @CMC_NATO #NATO is an organization that sets the highest standards, has great capabilities and strong political power. But we stressed the need of enhanced presence forces in the Baltics.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
1 year
Remote meeting with @onikidon , Chairman of the National Security Committee 🇯🇵 Topics discussed: parliamentary dialogue between 🇱🇹 and 🇯🇵, cooperation with #NATO , strengthening cyber security, combating disinformation, increasing support for 🇺🇦 @AbukeviciusM
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Important meetings with our colleagues and partners in 🇩🇪. Main topics - situation in #Ukraine , sanctions for #russia and importance of NATO’s capabilities improvements in the our Eastern Flank. Thank you @Bundestag for your support and constructive dialogue.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Today - meaningful and important meetings in #Poland . This partnership between our countries has always been special. We are pleased that Poland plans to improve our region decisively. Together we are ready to strengthen the #NATO Eastern flank!💪🏼
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
6 years
OSCE PA Nordic and Baltic meeting. Preparation for annual session in Berlin. LT delegation trying to get support for resoliution on countering propaganda, strengthening independent media, strategic comunication and resilience of the societies. @oscepa @EPP_OSCEPA
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
6 years
Done. #OSCEPABerlin2018 adopted resoliution proposed by LT delegation. Calling states refrain from fundind and using propagnda for hatred and war, recommend participating states adopt measures prohibit by law any propaganda for hatred and war, promote media literacy programmes.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Don’t forget that Ukrainian combatants would be fighting on their land — unlike their Russian adversaries. Don’t underestimate the rage of the doomed fighting for their families and their homes.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
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I discussed security threats to the region with 🇭🇷 DefMin @ivananusic12 . Thanked him for 🇭🇷 participation in the Demining Coalition, which we co-led with 🇮🇸 & invited to make financial contribution to the Coalition’s Fund.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Discussions with colleague @JohnMcKayLib from 🇨🇦. Mr. McKay is well aware of the geopolitical challenges facing the Baltics. The proposal of Lithuania and other Baltic countries regarding the concept of “forward defense” is taken seriously.
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 years
Great news! 🇸🇪 has already made a decision to join #NATO , now we are waiting for 🇫🇮 and we will have a strong defensive fortress in the Nordic region. I would like to thank my fellows Swedes, in particular @PlJonson , for the poundly contribution and significant work!
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@LKasciunas
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
2 months
At the EDA’s Steering Board on 20th anniversary of the #EDA - presented collaborative opportunities correspond with our national priorities & #NATO capability targets & contribute in filling gaps, especially in air defence. 🇺🇦 needs should be also taken into account. #EUDefence
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