Lithuania–Ukraine relations
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Lithuania–Ukraine relations are foreign relations between
History
Ever since the rule of
since 1944) until 1991.A number of agreements were signed in November 2009 including the mutual recognition of university qualifications and cooperation in preserving cultural heritage; furthermore, Lithuania promised assistance to Ukraine in its aspirations to become a member of the European Union.[2][3]
In 2014, the Lithuanian president
In 2021, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the importance of Lithuania's support for Ukraine's European Union and NATO aspirations, while the Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda noted that Lithuania supports Ukraine's progress and welcomes reforms in Ukraine.[7]
Following the start of the
Overview
According to the 2016 census, 17,679 ethnic Ukrainians were living in Lithuania, mostly in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Jonava, and Visaginas.[11] Moreover, Lithuania is a popular destination for the Ukrainian migrants and over 21,800 Ukrainians have work-based residence permits.[12][13] The Ukrainians evaluate Lithuania positively.[14][15]
Over 7,000
Gallery
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Memorial plaque to Yevhen Konovalets in Kaunas
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Embassy of Lithuania in Kyiv
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Embassy of Ukraine in Vilnius
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"Russian warship, go fuck yourself" graffiti supporting Ukraine in Kaunas
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Bayraktar TB2combat drone, crowdfunded for Ukraine by Lithuanians
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Lithuanian military aid package being sent to Ukraine, June 2022
See also
- Embassy of Ukraine in Vilnius
- Foreign relations of Lithuania
- Foreign relations of Ukraine
- Ukraine–EU relations
- Ukrainians in Lithuania
- Lithuanians in Ukraine
- Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
References
- NY Daily News(November 16, 2009)
- ^ Ukraine, Lithuania sign series of agreements, Kyiv Post (November 26, 2009)
- ^ Lithuania promises assistance on Ukraine's path to EU membership, Kyiv Post (November 26, 2009)
- ^ "The Baltic 'Iron Lady': Putin's solitary foe". POLITICO. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Lithuania calls UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine". uatoday.tv. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Vytautas Landsbergis on Minsk agreement: It is worse than Munich". DELFI. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Lithuania will support Ukraine on the path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration - Volodymyr Zelenskyy". Official website of the President of Ukraine. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Lithuania declares state of emergency, calls for sanctions on Belarus as Russia attacks Ukraine". LRT. 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Ukraine receives anti-aircraft missiles from Lithuania". Reuters. 13 February 2022. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Lithuania's support to Ukraine totals €660m". LRT. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- Vle.lt(in Lithuanian). Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- 15min.lt(in Lithuanian). Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Radžiūnas, Vytenis. "Atskleidė, kodėl ukrainiečiai taip veržiasi į Lietuvą: priminė mūsų emigrantų patirtį". lrytas.lt. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Ukraine: we have brotherly relations with Lithuania". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- DELFI(in Lithuanian). Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Fedirkienė, Džiulija Elena. "Lietuviai Ukrainoje". Embassy of Lithuania in Ukraine. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Ukrainos lietuvių bendruomenė | Товариство литовців України | Lithuanian community of Ukraine". litva.org.ua.
- ^ "Supporting Ukraine is within Lithuania's security interests". President of Lithuania. Press Service of the President. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis: Lithuania will continue its consistent support to Ukraine". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- Lrt.lt. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "NATO repeating old mistakes? Lithuania stands isolated advocating for Ukraine". LRT. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.