Kęstutis Budrys
LithuaniapoliticianMaleb. 19796.6Global Dominance: 0.02%Kęstutis Budrys is the Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, known for his background in intelligence and security. He has been actively involved in discussions about enhancing regional connectivity and security in the Baltic region. Recently, he emphasized the importance of extending the Rail Baltica project to Finland, highlighting its dual purpose of facilitating transportation and addressing military needs amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
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Kęstutis Budrys is quoted in a statement about the importance of culture in fostering dialogue and partnerships.
URM: Lietuvos pirmininkavimo ES Tarybai metu šalies kultūra bus pristatoma šimte užsienio miestų | KultūraLithuania· 2026-09-28Kestutis Budrys discusses NATO jets shooting down a drone in Lithuanian airspace as tension rises in the Baltic region.
Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian aircraft
United States· 2026-09-28
Kestutis Budrys acknowledged elections were one of the factors shaping calculations about future support.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker | Russia
United Kingdom· 2026-09-26
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys confirmed that European countries are taking measures to protect critical infrastructure.
Jutarnji list - CIA: Ruski dronovi mogli bi napasti tri europske države, na meti je Mediteran, ciljevi su luke i aerodromi!
Croatia· 2026-09-24
Kestutis Budrys cautioned that Russia will not hide and emphasized the need to avoid consequences.
El Mundo: «Allarme della Cia: possibile attacco della Russia con droni dal mare contro Spagna, Francia o Italia»
Italy· 2026-09-24
Kęstutis Budrys discussed international security and support for Ukraine with foreign ministers at the United Nations.
Niujorke viešintis Kęstutis Budrys: Rusija sistemingai testuoja NATO budrumą ir pasirengimą reaguotiLithuania· 2026-09-23Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys acknowledged last week that Lithuania's and the US's positions on easing sanctions against Belarus differ.
Трамп не сообщал Литве о намерении заключить с Лукашенко соглашение по удобрениям
Belarus· 2026-09-22
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys mentioned that he has similar intelligence information.
JUHTKIRI ⟩ Vene varjusõda külvab Euroopas ärevust
Estonia· 2026-09-21
Kęstutis Budrys emphasized the importance of Lithuanian schools abroad in strengthening the youth's connection with Lithuania.
Kęstutis Budrys susitikęs su JAV lietuviais: lietuvybė užsienyje gyvuoja, kol ją puoselėja žmonėsLithuania· 2026-09-20
Kęstutis Budrys is participating in events at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Kęstutis Budrys išvyksta į Niujorką, dalyvaus Jungtinių Tautų Generalinės Asamblėjos renginiuoseLithuania· 2026-09-20
Kęstutis Budrys confirmed that Vilnius also has intelligence data about Russia's planned hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies.
Latvijos prezidentas: Europai sunkiai sektųsi atremti Rusijos raketų atakąLithuania· 2026-09-19
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys mentioned that his country also has data indicating that Russia is preparing hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies.
НАТО готове реагувати на ескалацію Росії на східному фланзі – Драгоне
Ukraine· 2026-09-19
Kęstutis Budrys mentioned that his country also has data indicating that Russia is preparing hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies.
Президент Латвії: Європа не зможе відбити ракетну атакуUkraine· 2026-09-19Kęstutis Budrys emphasized that Lithuania is ready to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the field of critical minerals.
Kęstutis Budrys: Lietuva siekia būti patikima JAV partnere, kuriant saugias tiekimo grandinesLithuania· 2026-09-19
Kęstutis Budrys is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania who stated that Lithuania will not discuss the resumption of Belarusian potash exports while EU sanctions are in place.
Пустит ли Латвия белорусский калий? Узнали, что услышал Коул в РигеBelarus· 2026-09-18
Kęstutis Budrys discussed the potential impact of new US sanctions on Russia and emphasized Lithuania's role in supporting Ukraine.
Kęstutis Budrys: naujas JAV sankcijų Rusijai paketas nebūtinai bus pritaikytas iš kartoLithuania· 2026-09-17
Kęstutis Budrys met with J. Coale during his visit to Lithuania.
Premjeras padėkojo JAV pasiuntiniui už diplomatiją sprendžiant Baltarusijos klausimusLithuania· 2026-09-16
Kęstutis Budrys is the foreign minister of Lithuania who will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Gitanas Nausėda tikisi iki spalio pabaigos turėti „visus taškus ant i“ dėl JAV karių LietuvojeLithuania· 2026-09-16Kestutis Budrys, the Lithuanian foreign minister, thanked allies for their support in protecting Lithuanian skies.
Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-15
Kęstutis Budrys is the Lithuanian foreign minister who thanked allies on social media.
Nato to noč sestrelil dron, ki je vdrl v litovski zračni prostor
Slovenia· 2026-09-15Kestutis Budrys, the Lithuanian foreign minister, thanked allies for their support in protecting skies.
Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace | NatoUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-15Kęstutis Budrys discussed the release of Belarusian political prisoners and illegal migration with John Cole.
Коул прилетел в ВильнюсBelarus· 2026-09-14
Kestutis Budrys is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania who is urged to maintain relations with Taiwan.
US representatives urge Lithuania to back Taiwan
Taiwan· 2026-08-11
Kęstutis Budrys discussed the implications of China's sanctions on Lithuania and the EU.
Kęstutis Budrys: Kinijos ribojimai „Eksplai“ rodo, kad dvišalis santykis nėra izoliuotas | VerslasLithuania· 2026-08-05Kęstutis Budrys discussed the possibility that Russia targeted diplomatic missions in Kyiv.
Užsienio reikalų ministras: neatmetama versija, kad Rusija taikėsi į diplomatines atstovybes KyjiveLithuania· 2026-08-04
Kęstutis Budrys is mentioned in the context of normalizing relations with China.
Juozas Olekas susitiko su Kęstučiu Budriu: santykių su Kinija normalizavimo link judama geru tempuLithuania· 2026-08-03
Kęstutis Budrys is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who will be present at the ceremony.
Vilniuje bus paminėta Tarptautinė romų genocido diena | KultūraLithuania· 2026-08-03
Kestutis Budrys said: 'Today we will summon the Russian embassy representative to protest.'
Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on three Russian oil refineries and sanctioned ship | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-02
He reported that missiles fell just a few meters from the embassy.
Литва викликає дипломата РФ через пошкодження посольства у КиєвіUkraine· 2026-08-01Kęstutis Budrys is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.
Посольство Литви пошкоджено внаслідок російського обстрілу КиєваUkraine· 2026-08-01
