Lithuania summoned a Russian representative following damage to its embassy in Kyiv
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will summon the Russian representative in Vilnius after the Lithuanian embassy building was damaged during a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv.
According to the minister, Russian missiles exploded just a few meters from the diplomatic mission, but embassy staff were not harmed.
“During the nighttime Russian attacks on Kyiv, the Lithuanian embassy was also damaged. The missiles struck just a few meters from the embassy. Fortunately, our staff were not injured. Today, the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will summon the Russian representative in Vilnius,” Budris said.
The head of Lithuanian diplomacy emphasized that the massive strikes on Ukraine demonstrate that the Kremlin has no intention of ending the war or returning to negotiations.
“Russia’s campaign of terror against Ukraine continues unabated. There are no signs of a genuine desire to stop it, seek peace, or begin negotiations. The Kremlin’s goal remains unchanged: destruction, death, and intimidation. The response is clear: to increase pressure on Russia through tougher sanctions and to step up support for Ukraine,” the minister emphasized.
In comments to Lithuanian journalists, Budris clarified that one missile exploded approximately 150 meters from the embassy, and the other just ten meters away.
According to him, the explosions damaged the building’s roof and solar panels, shattered windows, and warped window frames, but no casualties were reported.
“No one was hurt—that’s the most important thing. However, property was damaged. Window frames were displaced, glass was shattered, and the roof and solar panels were damaged. We will repair all of this,” said the foreign minister.
Budris also reported that he had spoken with the staff of the diplomatic mission.
“I spoke with embassy staff. Everyone is calm, determined, and continuing their work; they are resilient. How I wish we were all like that in Lithuania,” he noted.
The minister also responded to the offer of assistance made by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, expressing his gratitude to the Ukrainian side.
“Russian aggression will not break the resilience of the Ukrainian nation nor weaken our unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine by all available means,” Budris emphasized.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda also commented on the damage to the embassy, stating that this incident once again demonstrates the scale of Russian terror.
“This is yet another reminder that Russia’s terror knows no bounds. And that Ukraine is defending not only its own people but also the security of all of Europe. Lithuania firmly supports President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, and calls on our allies to strengthen their support by providing more advanced air defense systems to save lives. Ukraine must be provided with the means to defend its airspace, its people, and our shared freedom,” the Lithuanian leader stated.
This was reported by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
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