Gabija Grigaite - Daugirde

A deep dive into accountability, sanctions, and the return of Ukrainians — especially deported children — during an intense two-day visit to Kyiv by MFA VCM @GGDaugirde this week. Stepping up 🇱🇹 support where it’s much needed — grateful for open talks with our 🇺🇦 counterparts.

Held a great meeting with Lithuania’s Deputy FM Gabija Grigaitė-Daugirdė. We discussed security issues, cooperation within international organisations & the return of 🇺🇦 children deported by Russia. Lithuania leads by example in supporting 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine #BringKidsBackUA

As the critical US-Russia summit in Alaska approaches, speculation about a possible territorial “swap” between #Ukraine and #Russia is surfacing. There have been claims that the occupation of parts of Ukraine would be “temporary” and only “de facto”, leaving hope for their return to Ukraine in the future. History warns us to think twice. We, the Baltic nations know what “only de facto” Russian occupation means and that “temporary” can last half a century. Putin’s goals have not changed. He aims to subjugate Ukraine, split allies and get a say over European security. The only sure path to lasting peace is through strength: unwavering transatlantic unity to sustain pressure on Russia, maximum support to Ukraine so it can defend its people and territory, and deep, sustained investment in our own defence and security. Only then will Moscow’s aggression be met with the one language it respects - resolve. Our joint op-ed with @Braze_Baiba and @Tsahkna for @FT: on.ft.com/4mEVyED

@GGDaugirde met UN Special Rapporteur @KatzarovaM in Vilnius to address Russia's widespread & systematic human rights violations, including horrific international crimes against 🇺🇦 children, detained civilians and POWs. We must ensure justice for every victim of this lawlessness.

At #ICC ASP special session, @GGDaugirde stressed: “We not only have a shared mandate, but also a shared responsibility to make sure that justice does not change its face according to interests.” Lithuania urges harmonization of the jurisdiction on aggression. #CrimeOfAggression

Hate can start wars, like #russianWarCrimes started as #HateSpeech. Kremlin's narratives dehumanised Ukrainians, and motivated russians to commit atrocities against them. Hate has nothing to do with freedom of speech. We must use the tools we have to stop the hate that sows wars.

One way to get russia back in their own territory is to constrain their military power by economic disruption. That's why #EUsanctions are effective - less revenue in the hands of aggressors, less bombed Ukrainian cities. Stricter sanctions could achieve ever better results.

Future is on the side of international law as we move towards establishing the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against 🇺🇦. For 🇱🇹, this historic step means that no more russian aggression can be excused, forgotten or repeated again and again in the spirit of impunity

Putin's answer to yet another ceasefire proposal: a swarm of 100 drones raining down on #Ukraine overnight. Putin is playing his usual game - wielding terror as leverage and stalling for time to avoid any real path to peace. 
Talking peace while Russian bombs keep falling on Ukrainian civilians is a farce. The rules are clear - unconditional ceasefire from Monday or face new tougher sanctions. 
The fact that Putin rushed to hold a press conference less than 24 hours after European leaders, backed by the U.S., demanded an unconditional ceasefire tells us everything. This approach works - and we must stick to it. 
Now we must follow through. If Russian guns do not go silent by Monday, a new round of sanctions must be enforced - without hesitation.

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

Today @GGDaugirde addressed @UN_HRC 📜 8️⃣0️⃣years after founding @UN, we must recommit to the UN Charter& ensure accountability for Russia's war of aggression against #Ukraine&human rights violations, bringing real justice for 🇺🇦& setting a strong precedent for the future. #HRC58

Pleasure to engage with @GGDaugirde, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of @LithuaniaMFA. Discussed the situation in #Ukraine and the broader region, as well as the significance of multilateralism and the implementation of the Pact for the Future.

For 11 years Ukraine has endured Russian aggression. Territorial integrity of🇺🇦Ukraine within internationally recognised borders, including its territorial waters, is the only way to achieve peace for Ukraine. Crimea is Ukraine! 📸@UN_HRC High-Level Segment today⬇️

🇱🇹@GGDaugirde statement at #UNGA emergency session - full support to🇺🇦 in face of #Russia's aggression. All peace initiatives MUST be based on #UN Charter & international law. Respect for #IHL, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and justice is non-negotiable.

Today had possibility to congratulate @thordiskolbrun on the important new role! Abduction, deportation of UA children,indoctrination must hurt to an every human being and unite all of us in our pursue towards justice and bringing back childhood to UA children #StandWithUkraine

Today met with @JackTwiss, the NL Ambassador to LT, discussed importance of holding together, strengthening 🇱🇹🇳🇱 bilateral ties & supporting Ukraine, international rules based order, international justice mechanisms and partnerships in international organizations.

A pleasure meeting Ambassador Nieves Blanco @EmbEspanaLituan. Upholding international law and humanitarian law principles today is the fundamental investment into the peaceful tomorrow. And justice with accountability is the other side of the same coin!

13th meeting of the Core Group on the Special Tribunal in Brussels: together, supportive and committed to justice for Ukraine!

My farewell meeting with 🇺🇦Amb to Vilnius @Petro_Beshta.From the 1st day of aggression we worked hand in hand to afford timely justice and to make sure that the aggressor faces far reaching consequences. No doubt that the same commitment will continue to guide us in our new roles

Honored to meet @DLeinarte following her successful election to the #CCPR. We focused on key priorities for the Committee, strengthening the @UN #HumanRights framework and Lithuania’s unwavering commitment to advancing global accountability and defending fundamental freedoms.