Linkevičius says he obtained irrefutable proofs of Russian aggression after visiting Avdiivka

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius has stated that sanctions against Russia must not be lifted.

The minister said this during his visit to Avdiivka in Donbas, which recently survived heavy shelling, the press service of the Donetsk Regional Military and Civil Administration reports.

Linkevičius talked with the locals and expressed condolences to the victims of the attacks. "Unfortunately, Lithuania is a small country and cannot provide huge support, but everything we do comes from the heart. Having been here, I received irrefutable proofs of Russian aggression. We must adhere to the current policy. Sanctions against Russia must not be lifted," he said.

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