Cyprus News Agency

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys reaffirmed his determination in supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

Sharing details of the meeting, Budrys said: “I had a good meeting with representatives of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people. Lithuania maintains its firm position: we will never recognize the occupation of Crimea and other regions of Ukraine — neither legally nor de facto. Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.”

Referring to the peace process, Budrys stated: “A just peace requires the full restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including Crimea.”

Expressing his firm stance against aggression, Budrys said: “The aggressor and its aggression cannot become a ‘new normal’ — this must be stopped at its source, once and for all.”