Gabrielius Landsbergis

Estonian PM Supports Considering Ground Troops in Ukraine Amid Macron's Remarks

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has joined the debate over the possibility of sending ground troops to Ukraine, stating that Western leaders should not dismiss the option. Kallas' comments come in the wake of French President Emmanuel Macron's recent controversial suggestion, which sparked widespread discussion among allied governments.

Lithuania responded after the Russian ultimatum: We have received approval

At the summit of the foreign ministers of the EU member states, Gabrielius Landsbergis said that his country had banned the railway transit of all goods from Russia, which is under EU sanctions, through its territory, since June 17.
"This decision was made after consultations with the European Commission and was implemented under the leadership of the EC," Landsbergis explained.

ForMin Aurescu: Visits to Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi send message on need to deepen reforms

The EU-mandated tour of the South Caucasus by the Romanian, Austrian and Lithuanian Foreign Ministers sends the respective states "a coordinated message on the need to continue and deepen reforms, in the spirit of the European agenda," Romania's top diplomat Bogdan Aurescu said today, as he spoke alongside his Austrian and Lithuanian counterparts before embarking on the trip.

Tensions Rise between Ukraine and Russia, Zelenski Vows Firm Military Response

Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of flagrantly threatening it with destruction and warned Moscow that any escalation of fighting would be met with a firm military response.

Tensions have risen once again in the long-simmering conflict in eastern Ukraine, where government forces have battled pro-Russian separatists since 2014.