Ieva Ruginienė

Ieva Ruginienė is a prominent Lithuanian politician who recently served as the Minister of National Defence. She was in the news after Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė announced her inability to continue working with Ruginienė, leading to her dismissal from the ministerial position. Ruginienė's tenure was marked by significant discussions around budget allocations and defense contracts, particularly in the context of Lithuania's military commitments and the ongoing debates surrounding national security.