❄️ Enjoying a snow day? Here's the beauty of winter through the eyes of a renowned Lithuanian painter & composer M. K. Čiurlionis. His “Winter” cycle is one of the most masterful creations in terms of plasticity: ciurlionis.eu/en/gallery/pai… Which one is your favorite? #Čiurlionis150

Happy 702nd Birthday, #Vilnius! 🎉 Founded in 1323 by the visionary Grand Duke Gediminas, who invited people of goodwill through his famous letters to settle and create in Vilnius, Vilnius has grown into a city of culture, innovation, and openness. 📸 Gabriele Khiterer/Go Vilnius

Tomorrow marks 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We will never forget the 6 million Jews murdered in cold blood and all the victims of the Holocaust. As the last survivors fade, it is our duty as Europeans to

.Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is one of the most effective instruments for advancing US interests and values ever devised. It helped win the Cold War. It helps push back on Russian aggression & and subversion today.

Today, we celebrate the birth of modern Lithuania. On 16 February 1918, Lithuania proclaimed the Act of Independence, restoring statehood that dates back to 1253. This act continues to define Lithuania – a free, democratic, united nation. 🇱🇹

We say it, we mean it. Ukraine's security is Europe's security!

I often hear that we need realism, not idealism. But realism never brought anyone peace and never liberated any oppressed nations. Only the dogged determination to defend our values ever achieved the victories we cherish. Only dreams and hard work can make us great again.🧵16/16

Congratulations to FM Takeshi IWAYA and the people of Japan on Japan’s National Day and the Emperor’s Birthday. As strategic partners, #Lithuania and #Japan share a lasting bond of friendship and cooperation. Wishing Japan continued peace, prosperity, and success.

Head vabariigi aastapäeva! Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to our Estonian allies and friends on your 107th Independence Day. Grateful for our enduring unity, which is our strength, especially in these uncertain times.

On February 25, 2025, Mr. MATSUMOTO Hisashi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the Lithuanian National Day Reception, which was held at the Europa House in Japan, and delivered his remarks on behalf of the Japanese government. #Lithuania

The EU wasn’t formed to screw anyone. Quite the opposite. It was formed to maintain peace, to build respect among our nations, to create free and fair trade, and to strengthen our transatlantic friendship. As simple as that. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

Ukraine, you'll never walk alone.

Ukraine is not alone. Germany together with our European allies stands united alongside #Ukraine - and against the Russian aggression. Ukraine can build on unwavering support from Germany, Europe and beyond. Their defence of democracy & their quest for peace & security is ours.

#Ukraine will never stand alone. 🇺🇦🇱🇹 #WeStandWithUkraine

Had a call with 🇺🇦 Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 to reaffirm Lithuania’s long-term support and commitment to achieving a just& lasting peace in #Ukraine. Russian aggression must be stopped. The aggressor must be held accountable. 🇱🇹🇺🇦

In the coming weeks, a massive information attack against Ukraine will emerge from the U.S. We will hear claims that Ukraine is an artificial country, a creation of Austria & USAID, a dictatorship ruled by Nazis, and that it illegally produces WMDs. 1/n

6/ The only thing we can do is hold firm. Surrender means the loss of our friends, families, and possibly ourselves. Some still don’t believe in another Bucha or Mariupol happening everywhere. But history has already shown us what russia does.

10/ Stay strong. Stay informed. Resist. (Adapted from Valeriy Pekar’s appeal.)

Pushing your democratic partner to surrender to an autocratic imperialist is not the same as mediating a just and enduring peace settlement.

Five things to remember about war: 1. Many things reported with confidence in the first hours and days will turn out not to be true 2. Whatever they say, the people who start wars are often thinking chiefly about domestic politics 3. The rationale given for a war will change