Virginija Klevečkienė

🇺🇦 There are Ukrainians. And there is Ukraine. We have survived as a nation, we have saved our country, and we continue to take care of each other. And this is the most important result of these three years of defense against a full-scale Russian invasion. Ukrainians do not allow chaos, destruction and injustice to spread around the world. And even if someone wants to devalue this, Ukrainians know both the price of it and the truth. Even if someone stops, Ukrainians do not stop. Even if someone hesitates, we have our own determination. It is hard to defend your life, but it is even harder to be at the forefront of defending all human values and common sense at a time when they are under threat. Ukrainians have managed to do it and still do. Because we have each other. And this is our most powerful weapon. One might say: three years of full-scale aggression. We say: three years of full-scale resistance to evil. #SupportUkraine ________ Photo: Юлія Кочетова, Єфрем Лукацький, Сергій Нужненко, Сергій Коровайний, НОК, Костянтин і Влада Ліберови, Офіс Президента, Харківська міська рада, Diego Herrera, Evgeniy Maloletka.

Vilnius hosted an international forum on the fate of 🇺🇦children abducted by Russia. I am grateful to Lithuania for drawing attention to this painful topic. In my video address, I called on the forum participants to become mediators in the return of children home and their recovery. In the hands of the aggressor, they become part of the military and propaganda machine directed against their native country. I believe there are many people in the world whose consciousness and empathy will not allow these crimes to continue. After all, caring about the fate of children shows how much we really care about the future of the world.

This is just, a “homage/parody”. 😀 This person was the most influential person for me this year 2024. 💛💚❤️

Just a glimpse of the emotions that filled Kalnai Park during the ensemble's evening “The Tree of Life.” This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Lithuanian Song Celebration, and it's hard to put into words how spectacular all the performances are. 📷 by AHOY

I addressed the Three Seas Summit, emphasising the urgent need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense—with real action, not just words. To ensure that Russian missiles do not fly over Vilnius, Warsaw, or Chisinau, they should finally not fly over Odesa and Kharkiv. A thread🧵

It was a privilege to host so many colleagues & friends from around the world to discuss joint efforts in supporting 🇺🇦 Ukraine's transport sector recovery & its links with Europe. Committed to sustaining our collaborative efforts! @ITF_Forum @OlKubrakov @Young_T_KIM

#Wilno | 9. Szczyt Inicjatywy Trójmorza.

#Wilno | Bezpieczeństwo regionu, w tym prezydencka inicjatywa podwyższenia wydatków na obronność, zacieśnianie współpracy transportowej między państwami Trójmorza oraz rozwój relacji transatlantyckich – to tematy rozmów podczas 9. Szczytu Inicjatywy Trójmorza.

Great to be in Vilnius for Three Seas Initiative Summit, digital, transportation and energy connectivity, strengthening resilience and working with strategic partners in the agenda. Thanks, President @GitanasNauseda, for hosting!

The Three Seas Initiative Summit started in Vilnius. #3SI stands together for stronger Europe and closer transatlantic partnership!

34 years ago 🇱🇹🇱🇻&🇪🇪 created a miracle of unity - the Baltic Way.   We stood together for freedom holding hands. We escaped the totalitarian prison. We won.   Let the Baltic Way serve as an inspiration & symbol of liberation to those still fighting for freedom today.

We are returning home with a good result for our country, and very importantly, for our warriors. A good reinforcement with weapons. It is very important: for the first time since independence, we have formed a security foundation for Ukraine on its way to NATO. These are concrete security guarantees that are confirmed by the top 7 democracies in the world. Never before have we had such a security foundation, and this is the level of the G7. On this foundation, we will build a new, legally binding architecture of bilateral security treaties with the most powerful countries. Very importantly, during these two days of the Summit, we have put to rest any doubts and ambiguities about whether Ukraine will be in NATO. It will! For the first time, not only do all Allies agree on this, but a significant majority in the Alliance is vigorously pushing for it. Never before have the words "you are equal among equals" for Ukraine from other NATO members sounded truly meaningful. Now everyone understands that this is a fact. Equal among equals. And we will definitely reaffirm this fact with our victory. And with our accession to NATO. Previously, Russia's rulers wanted to have their own fence in front of NATO's door. We have left this Russian ambition on the margins of European history – behind the fence of our unity in Europe and, more broadly, in the free world. I am grateful to all those who have worked for unity in Vilnius now!

#NATOSummit in Vilnius is over. Thank you for being here! A huge Lithuanian AČIŪ!!! 💙 #WeAreNATO💪

❝Today, we meet as equals. I look forward to the day we meet as Allies❞ Secretary General @jensstoltenberg welcomes President @ZelenskyyUa to the #NATOSummit ahead of inaugural NATO-Ukraine Council #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Here in Vilnius 🇱🇹, we see the progress of Europe. People here know what security is and how to achieve it. And they know that security means being together with Ukraine 🇺🇦. I am grateful to you, Vilnius, and to all Lithuanian cities and communities for every call in support of Ukraine, for sheltering our people who have taken refuge in Lithuania from hostilities... Thank you! Thank you for your help to our defense and for your clear, honest and courageous position on inviting Ukraine to @NATO. Ukrainian flags on Lithuanian streets clearly prove that we are already allies, and Ukraine will defend both its own and your freedom! And no one should ever, ever look back to Moscow! 🇺🇦🇱🇹

A historic step in Vilnius. I welcome the important step that Türkiye has promised to take, to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO. @jensstoltenberg @RTErdogan

🇱🇹100% ready. @LTU_Army, together with Allies & other state institutions, provide maximum security for NATO Vilnius Summit Our troops have vast experience of working together with Allies, so they can plan & execute such a high-profile task with the utmost precision & efficiency

Today #Lithuania 🇱🇹 is celebrating and commemorating Statehood Day, marking the coronation of the country's first King Mindaugas in 1253. And also, as a unique tradition, today #Lithuanians all around the world 🌍, at the same time, will be singing 🎶 the national anthem!

Opportunities and Challenges of cooperation on energy security of the Three Seas Initiative countries discussed in Vilnius urm.lt/default/en/new…

Lithuanian and Romanian National Three Seas Initiative Coordinators meet in Vilnius urm.lt/default/en/new…