Mindaugas Sinkevičius

Happy National Independence Day to Poland! 🇵🇱 Lithuania knows well from our shared history that the courage of the Polish people has always been a strong guarantor of freedom and security. @donaldtusk and @NawrockiKn - highest respect and warmest wishes! 🇱🇹🇵🇱

The people of Lithuania stand with our Polish friends following the tragic attack in Krakow. May your strength help you heal and bring relief to all those affected. 🇱🇹🇵🇱

Shocking news from Kraków, where lives were lost and around a dozen others injured in an armed attack. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I wish those injured strength and a speedy recovery. Lithuania stands with Poland and its people. 🇱🇹🇵🇱

Happy 100th birthday to President Valdas Adamkus! The President left a profound mark on Lithuania's history. As the state was solidifying its place in the West, it was truly fortunate to have a genuine leader from the West at that defining moment. Wishing you all the best, Mr. President! 🇱🇹✨

A painful message from Bosnia and Herzegovina, where an Italian EUFOR helicopter crash tragically killed 4 soldiers and injured 11 others. Dear @GiorgiaMeloni and all the people of Italy – on behalf of Lithuania, I extend my condolences and support at this difficult moment. Italian soldiers also guard our Lithuanian skies in NATO's air defense mission. The determination and service of soldiers deserve the highest respect. 🇮🇹🇱🇹

Deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Spain’s Toledo province. My thoughts and those of the Government of Lithuania are with the victims, their families and loved ones. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected and wish the injured a swift and full recovery. Lithuania stands in solidarity with Spain and the Spanish people during this difficult time. 🇱🇹🇪🇸 @sanchezcastejon

Congratulations and best wishes to @LucaNiculescu on becoming Prime Minister of Romania! I look forward to working together in close cooperation bilaterally, within the EU and NATO, and in our continued support for Ukraine. As Europe faces growing and evolving security challenges, countries on the Eastern Flank play a crucial role in safeguarding Europe’s security. 🇱🇹🇷🇴 A stronger Eastern Flank, from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, means a more secure Europe.

Deeply saddened by the tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. On behalf of Lithuania, I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we wish the injured a swift and full recovery. We share the grief of the Canadian people and express our solidarity with all those working tirelessly in the emergency and rescue response. Canada is a great friend, a close ally and a trusted partner of Lithuania. 🇱🇹🇨🇦

Oligarchs are part of Russia’s war machine - they must not be allowed to feel at ease in Europe. As the EU removed A. Usmanov and M. Fridman from the sanctions list, Lithuania is taking a principled stance. The Government approved the MFA's proposal to freeze the assets and funds of these oligarchs in the country. Together with Latvia and Estonia, we are leading by example: national restrictions and an entry ban to Lithuania are applied to the Russian regime’s “wallets.” #StandWithUkraine #SanctionsOnRussia

Wishing His Holiness Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex strength and a full recovery. Lithuanians join Catholics and people of goodwill around the world in standing with him during this difficult time, united in hope, solidarity, and prayer.

Spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa about military and humanitarian aid, stronger sanctions on Russia, halting Russian grain transit through EU ports, and Ukraine’s EU path. Lithuania stands firmly with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and a just and lasting peace.

A great meeting in #Warsaw with Polish President @NawrockiKn 🇱🇹🇵🇱 The more close friends we have, the stronger and safer we are. We agreed that Russia’s escalating hybrid attacks against the West only reinforce the crucial need to expand the strategic partnership between #Poland and #Lithuania. When we stand together, our voice is heard far louder. Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security—and doing so only strengthens #NATO and transatlantic security as a whole. The security of our region is in our hands.

A hugely meaningful meeting with @donaldtusk! 🇱🇹🇵🇱 Lithuania and Poland share deep, irreplaceable security, economic and cultural interests. It comes as no surprise, as we are bound by centuries of shared history. Russia was, is and will remain a long-term threat. NATO must adapt and respond to modern air threats. #Lithuania and #Poland stand firmly united: in the new EU budget Eastern Flank countries must be properly compensated for securing our continent. We stand on the front lines, protecting not only our own borders, but the very edge of the #EU and #NATO. There is nothing more powerful or reassuring than having strong, fearless and reliable friends by our side!

In Warsaw, I met with Polish Sejm Marshal @wlodekczarzasty. Our message is sharp and clear: threats from the East are not going away and security is our top priority 🇱🇹🇵🇱 A safe, free and democratic Ukraine is in our vital interest. #Lithuania and #Poland will continue working side by side to reinforce regional security.

At the #WSF2026 Warsaw Security Forum, I emphasized clearly: war fatigue is a luxury that Europe simply cannot afford. The #Nordic, #Baltic countries and #Poland must remain active shapers of the security architecture. A stronger Europe means nothing less than a stronger #NATO. The presence of US forces on the Eastern Flank remains a critical condition for deterrence to truly work and to ensure that weapons never have to be used. Lithuania is already funding the living expenses of allied troops stationed here. But this is not buying forces. This is our investment in deterrence. 🇱🇹 We must intensify pressure on the aggressor - I propose an immediate ban on the transit of Russian grain, which is often stolen from Ukraine, through the EU. #WarsawSecurityForum #WSF2026 #NATO #EasternFlank #StandWithUkraine #EU #Security

Russia attacks #Ukraine’s #grain terminals and ships, steals Ukrainian grain and sells it globally, while exporting its own grain through European ports. This must end. Lithuania will push to stop Russian grain transit and to sanction agricultural oligarchs who support the war.

Three years ago, on October 7, 2023, we witnessed the shocking terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel. We stand with all those who have suffered this unimaginable pain. We must ensure that violence and terrorism have no place in our modern world.

In Berlin, I had good discussions with President Steinmeier, Vice Chancellor @larsklingbeil and Bundestag President @JuliaKloeckner about our close Lithuanian-German ties and strategic partnership. Our countries stand closely together on security, but our partnership goes much further – from the economy and politics to culture and people-to-people ties. Thank you to the organizers of the @MunSecConf for the meeting with the German political and media elite. We look forward to strengthening these bonds further!

We deeply value the U.S. decision to deploy troops to Lithuania. This is a critically important guarantee of deterrence and security. Until now, U.S. troops in Lithuania have been on a rotational basis - with decisions on extensions being made regularly. During my meeting with U.S. Special Envoy J. Coale, I proposed that the U.S. could establish a permanent base in Lithuania. I am glad that this idea is being taken seriously. @potus only needs to make a political decision and #Lithuania is ready to cover the associated costs. Camp Herkus awaits you!

Nice to meet a good friend of Lithuania, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius 🇱🇹🇩🇪 #Lithuania is ready to do its part on time and the German brigade will be able to be deployed at the end of 2027. Together we are strengthening #NATO’s deterrence and Europe’s defence readiness. A strong #Germany is essential for a democratic Europe's future. And we are proud of our deep friendship.