Embassy of Lithuania in DC | #StandWithUkraine

🇱🇹DefMin @DSakaliene gave an interview on ⁦@FoxNews⁩ with ⁦@BretBaier⁩ during her visit to Washington alongside fellow Baltic Defence Ministers @HPevkur & @AndrisSpruds. Our Minister made it clear that robust deterrence is key to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Yesterday, we welcomed Minister Pevkur from Estonia, Minister Sprüds from Latvia, and Minister Sakaliené from Lithuania to the Pentagon. We discussed President Trump's historic success in bringing the NATO alliance together behind the 5% defense spending pledge at the Hague…

In Washington, 🇱🇹DefMin @DSakaliene expressed support for 🇺🇸@POTUS decision to supply US-made weaponry to Ukraine, fully funded by NATO allies. Lithuania is prepared to contribute to the delivery of “Patriot” systems to Ukraine, with up to €30 million allocated for this purpose.

🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🤝🇺🇸 Our ties have never been stronger. Today, Baltic defence ministers met with the U.S. Secretary of Defense to align on shared security priorities. The Baltics were praised for leading the way in defence investment: setting the pace for Europe. 📸 @DeptofDefense

It was my great honor & privilege today to receive diplomatic credentials from President @GitanasNauseda, to represent 🇱🇹 in the 🇺🇸. Rest assured that I’ll give my very best for this mission and I am greatful to my wife Rasa & my mother for accompanying me at this solemn ceremony

🇱🇹 Defence Minister @DSakaliene met with 🇺🇸 US @SecDef @PeteHegseth alongside Baltic counterparts in Washington: US forces in 🇱🇹 are the cornerstone of our security. Lithuania is boosting defence spending to 5.25% GDP next year while investing in capabilities & infrastructure.

LIVE: @SecDef Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of @thejointstaff, meet with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, at the Pentagon.

🚨 Happening soon: 🇱🇹 Lithuanian Defense Minister @DSakaliene, 🇱🇻 Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds, and 🇪🇪 Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur meets with 🇺🇸 @SecDef Pete Hegseth. Watch live 9:30 am EDT/4:30 pm Vilnius time. ⬇️ defense.gov/News/Live-Even… @Lithuanian_MoD

🇱🇹DefMin @DSakaliene, alongside her Latvian & Estonian counterparts, is heading to the US to meet 🇺🇸@SecDef Pete Hegseth. They will discuss regional security, US troop presence in Europe, defence cooperation and continued support for Ukraine.

The 🇺🇸 Sumner Welles Declaration, adopted 85 years ago, had tremendous significance for our Embassy in Washington. The U.S. refusal to recognize the soviet occupation of the Baltic States allowed 🇱🇹 to keep its Embassy in DC. Ambassador @AudraPlepyte told @dcexaminer the story ⬇️

Today marks 85 years since the Welles Declaration — a historic 🇺🇸 stance against the soviet occupation of 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪. By not recognizing the occupation, the US kept hope alive for millions under oppression. We honor Welles’ legacy & remain grateful to 🇺🇸 for believing in our freedom.

23 July 1940: Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles issues the #Welles Declaration, condemning the June 1940 #Soviet occupation of the #Baltic states of Estonia, #Latvia and Lithuania. The U.S. refused to recognize their annexation as Soviet Republics. #WWII #ad…

Today marks 85 years since Sumner Welles Declaration — a bold statement by U.S,🇺🇸denouncing the Soviet occupation of Lithuania🇱🇹, Latvia🇱🇻, and Estonia🇪🇪. At a time when 3 Baltic States were forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union, the United States declared it would never recognize…

85 years ago today, Secretary of State Welles declared that the U.S. would not recognize the USSR's illegal military take over of the Baltic states. It gave hope to the millions of Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians who would live under Soviet occupation until 1991.

🇺🇸 Today we mark 85 years since the Welles Declaration — a bold U.S. stance against the Soviet occupation of the Baltics. 🇱🇹 Our partnership remains strong: a lasting bond built on shared values, security, and the unwavering defense of freedom.