Lithuania advocates for continuation of sanctions against Russia until de-occupation of Ukrainian territories

Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to Ukraine Valdemaras Sarapinas said this at a meeting with Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran on August 4, the press service of the Defense Ministry reported.

"The ambassador noted that the Republic of Lithuania will support Ukraine in the fight against the aggression of the Russian Federation, as well as the continuation of sanctions until the territory of Ukraine is de-occupied," the report says.

During the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their interest in developing dialogue within regional projects and initiatives, as well as exchanged views on the further development of regional cooperation, and stressed the importance of developing new security projects aimed at addressing existing challenges and threats.

In this context, the parties agreed on the importance of LITPOLUKRBRIG's activities for ensuring stability and maintaining security in the region.

Special attention during the meeting was paid to the state of implementation of defense reform, as well as discussion of its directions and results.

The Ukrainian minister thanked the Lithuanian partners for advisory assistance aimed at the implementation of the defense reform, noting the active role of the Lithuanian side in the assessment process of the system of professional military education.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue work on the transformation of military education, training of units, NCO Corp and the development of cyber security and special operations forces. 

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