Lucie Stepanyan

Celebrating 🇱🇹 22 years in @NATO at the unique #RunwayRun - on the same runway where the first #NATO 🇧🇪 F‑16s touched down the Lithuanian soil on the moment our country joined the Alliance. It sent a strong and clear message: we are not alone and our sky is the NATO’s sky. In 22 years, #Lithuania has made an extraordinary progress. We became a reliable, committed and proactive ally. Today, as then, NATO stands for security, freedom, and the opportunity to grow - keeping our country and nation safe and strong. We will continue working towards a more robust Alliance, effective deterrence, and enhanced security. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Honoured to speak at Paris Defence & Strategy Forum at a decisive moment for #Europe. The geopolitical ground is shifting — and Europe can no longer afford delay. Four years into Russia’s brutal war, Ukraine continues to hold the line at immense human cost. Europe has mobilized over €100B in support - but February 24 reminded us of a hard truth: we did not give #Ukraine everything it needed, when it needed it. #PDSF2026

🇫🇷 In Paris, 🇱🇹 Viceminister @Godliauskas took part in the Defence & Strategy Forum, highlighting total defence, resilience & cognitive security. 🤝 He also held bilateral meetings on support for Ukraine, eastern flank security & strengthening international defence cooperation.

A blitz several-hour visit of 🇱🇹 Foreign Minister @BudrysKestutis to Paris for a keynote address at Paris Defence and Strategy Forum. Great discussion moderated by @LinasKojala, Director of @GSSC_LT, and sharp questions from audience. Good meeting also with 🇫🇷French thinktankers.