K. Budrys

K. Budrys

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K. Budrys is a prominent Lithuanian diplomat who currently serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He has been actively involved in discussions regarding regional security, particularly in relation to the Baltic Sea and NATO's external borders. Recently, he met with Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen to discuss strengthening security measures and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between Lithuania and Finland in enhancing the defense capabilities of the Nordic and Baltic regions.

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K. Budrys's future in the newly formed government depends on his ability to improve relations with China.

Šalies diplomatijos vadovo likimas – jau ne tik prezidento, būsimo premjero, bet ir kinų rankose
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-22
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K. Budrys discussed the idea of restricting entry for Russian fighters into Europe.

Lietuva remia idėją uždrausti Ukrainoje kariavusiems rusams įvažiuoti į Šengeno erdvę
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-01-31
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K. Budrys expressed sincere gratitude and respect for the contributions of Saulius Linas Anuzis and Diana Bieliauskas Vidutis in strengthening Lithuania's voice in the world.

Ministras Vašingtone už nuopelnus Lietuvai apdovanojo du JAV lietuvius
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-11-11
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K. Budrys met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week.

Ministras: su JAV pareigūnais apie trąšų tranzito draudimo švelninimą kalbama nebuvo
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-11-11
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K. Budrys criticized the actions of R. Žemaitaitis regarding Lithuania's foreign policy.

„Yra destrukcija“: Budrys rūsčiai įvertino Žemaitaičio veiksmus
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-11-11
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K. Budrys emphasized the importance of historical memory in countering Russian disinformation.

Su EK nariu susitikęs ministras sako, kad istorinė atmintis yra priešnuodis Rusijos dezinformacijai
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-10-10
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K. Budrys stated that Lithuania will take all necessary measures to defend its state.

Lietuva pranešė Jungtinėms Tautoms apie pasitraukimą iš Otavos konvencijos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-06-28
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K. Budrys discussed the challenges of increasing defense spending to the current 2% of GDP.

NATO siekis gynybai išleisti iki 5 proc. BVP per dešimtmetį yra „smarkiai per ilgas“, sako ministras
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-06-24
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K. Budrys commented that there are no grounds to lift sanctions against Belarus until all political prisoners are released.

Ministras: nėra pagrindo atlaisvinti sankcijas Baltarusijai, kol nepaleisti visi politiniai kaliniai
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-06-22
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K. Budrys stated on Facebook that the situation in Israel is being monitored for the safe evacuation of Lithuanian citizens.

Ministras: Lietuvos piliečiai bus evakuoti iš Izraelio, kai tik situacija leis tai saugiai padaryti
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-06-15
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K. Budrys is the head of Lithuanian diplomacy discussing NATO negotiations regarding Ukraine's membership.

Budrys: NATO derybos dėl vieningos pozicijos Hagoje bus sunkios
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-06-11
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K. Budrys is participating in a meeting in Lviv with EU colleagues to discuss support for Ukraine.

Rusijai minint Pergalės dieną, K. Budrys su ES kolegomis lankosi Lvive
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-05-09
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K. Budrys is involved in discussions regarding Lithuania's diplomatic relations with China.

Budrys sako nesulaukęs kinų prašymo keisti Taivaniečių atstovybės pavadinimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-05-06
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Gintautas Paluckas

K. Budrys stated that Lithuania will help businesses address issues related to the potential influx of cheap goods into the EU, especially from China.

K.Budrys: ES atsakas JAV turi būti paruoštas, kaip įspėjimas derėtis dėl muitų | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-09
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K. Budrys stated that he has not received any signals regarding the U.S. planning to withdraw its forces from Europe.

K.Budrys sako neturintis signalų, jog JAV planuoja išvesti savo pajėgas iš Europos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-03
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K. Budrys stated that the United States is facing a significant trade deficit and sees it as a problem that needs to be addressed.

K.Budrys: ES turės reaguoti į JAV įvedamus muitus
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-03
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K. Budrys emphasized the need for increased defense spending during a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels.

K.Budrys ragina NATO lyderius nustatyti dvigubai didesnį gynybos finansavimo slenkstį
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-03
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K. Budrys discusses the potential impact of tariffs on trade.

JAV ruošiantis įvesti muitus, K.Budrys sako, jog padariniai gali sukrėsti prekybą | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-02
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K. Budrys emphasized the importance of caring for Arctic security in collaboration with Denmark and Greenland.

K.Budrys: drauge su Danija ir jų Grenlandija esame pasiruošę rūpintis Arkties saugumu
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-02
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K. Budrys is the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Lithuania.

Užsienio reikalų ministro K. Budrio patarėja tapo Ž. Didžgalvienė
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-02
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K. Budrys is the head of Lithuanian diplomacy advocating for support to Ukraine.

K.Budrys: Lietuva jungsis prie visų iniciatyvų ir koalicijų, stiprinančių Ukrainą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-01
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K. Budrys is meeting with U.S. administration officials and security experts in Washington.

K. Budrys Vašingtone susitiks su JAV administracijos pareigūnais ir saugumo ekspertais
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-25
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K. Budrys discusses Lithuania's involvement in NATO's military response to Russian aggression.

K.Budrys: sieksime NATO asimetrinio karinio atsako į Rusijos diversijas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-19
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Emmanuel Macron

K. Budrys emphasized the need for a strong message to be sent to the Kremlin regarding terrorist actions.

K.Budrys apie gaisro parduotuvėje „Ikea“ bylą: Kremliui turi būti pasiųsta stipri žinia
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-18
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K. Budrys emphasized that only NATO's military power can deter Russia's imperial ambitions.

K.Budrys: žodžiai neatgrasys Rusijos, tai padaryti gali tik NATO karinė galia
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-17
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M Rutte

K. Budrys spoke about the strategic moment for Europe to make decisions that will shape its security.

K.Budrys: atėjo strateginis momentas Europai priimti saugumą formuosiančius sprendimus
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-17
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Vladimir Putin

K. Budrys will discuss military support and security guarantees for Ukraine with EU colleagues.

K. Budrys Briuselyje su ES kolegomis aptars karinę paramą, saugumo garantijas Ukrainai
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-17
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Mark Rutte

K. Budrys is involved in the opening of the Lithuanian consulate in Munich and emphasizes its importance for trade and cultural exchange.

Konsulatą Miunchene atidaręs K. Budrys tikisi, kad tai paskatins prekybą su Bavarija
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-06
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Florian Herrmann
Florian Herrmann

K. Budrys is the head of Lithuanian diplomacy and is involved in the opening of the Lithuanian consulate in Munich.

K. Budrys Miunchene atidarys Lietuvos generalinį konsulatą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-06
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Florian Herrmann