Kęstutis Budrys

Kęstutis Budrys

Lithuania LithuaniapoliticianMaleb. 19796.5Global Dominance: 0.00%

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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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
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-11
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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 | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-05
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Kęstutis Budrys discussed the possibility that Russia targeted diplomatic missions in Kyiv.

Užsienio reikalų ministras: neatmetama versija, kad Rusija taikėsi į diplomatines atstovybes Kyjive
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-04
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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 tempu
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-03
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Juozas Olekas

Kęstutis Budrys is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who will be present at the ceremony.

Vilniuje bus paminėta Tarptautinė romų genocido diena | Kultūra
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-03
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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 | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-02
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He reported that missiles fell just a few meters from the embassy.

Литва викликає дипломата РФ через пошкодження посольства у Києві
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-08-01
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Kęstutis Budrys is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.

Посольство Литви пошкоджено внаслідок російського обстрілу Києва
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-08-01
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Kęstutis Budrys discussed strengthening bilateral relations and trade expansion with a colleague in Vietnam.

Su Vietnamo kolega susitikęs Kęstutis Budrys aptarė dvišalių santykių stiprinimą, prekybos plėtrą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-28
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Kęstutis Budrys commented on the impact of the new sanctions package against Russia.

Kęstutis Budrys: 21-ajame sankcijų Rusijai pakete padarytos nuolaidos silpnina spaudimą Kremliui
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-23
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Kęstutis Budrys emphasized Lithuania's readiness to expand digital partnerships during a meeting in the Philippines.

Lankydamasis Filipinuose Kęstutis Budrys pabrėžė Lietuvos pasirengimą plėsti skaitmeninę partnerystę
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-23
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Kęstutis Budrys is the foreign minister who retained his position amidst political turmoil.

Kėdžių perstumdymas kelia vis daugiau triukšmo: postą išsaugojusį Budrį opozicija jau vadina iškamša
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-18
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The Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kestutis Budrys, stated that EU countries still cannot agree on the proposal to ban maritime services and tighten restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas.

ევროკავშირის ელჩებმა რუსეთის წინააღმდეგ სანქციების 21-ე პაკეტზე შეთანხმებას ვერ მიაღწიეს
რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·GeorgiaGeorgia· 2026-07-16
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Kęstutis Budrys is continuing his visits to the regions of Lithuania despite criticism.

Nepaisant kritikos, Kęstutis Budrys žada ir toliau tęsti vizitus po Lietuvos regionus
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-10
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Kęstutis Budrys stated that Russia's actions regarding the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children could be considered crimes against humanity.

ESBO ekspertai: Rusijos elgesys su Ukrainos vaikais gali būti laikomas nusikaltimu žmoniškumui
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-09
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Vladimir Putin

Kestutis Budrys stated that Trump's remarks should not be seen as a sign of a rift within the alliance.

Chiến thuật 'vừa đấm vừa xoa' của ông Trump tại hội nghị NATO
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-07-09
6.0

Kęstutis Budrys is the Lithuanian foreign minister who was interviewed about the NATO summit.

OTSE POSTIMEHEST ERI ⟩ Mida olulist NATO tippkohtumisel otsustati? Stuudios on Margus Tsahkna
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-09
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Kęstutis Budrys will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique.

Kęstutis Budrys susitiks su Mozambiko užsienio reikalų ministre
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-06
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Kęstutis Budrys is the temporary Minister of Foreign Affairs facing scrutiny over his performance.

Prezidentas: pirmieji rezultatai dėl santykių su Kinija gali būti pasiekti iki metų pabaigos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-02
5.0

Kęstutis Budrys is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who is meeting with Mantas Sinkevičius.

Sinkevičius jau sustygavo Ministrų kabinetą: keisis daugiau nei pusė Vyriausybės
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-01
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Kęstutis Budrys's future in the new government may depend on progress regarding China and Taiwan issues.

LVŽS lyderis: taisant santykius su Pekinu nėra problemų keisti Taivaniečių atstovybės pavadinimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-29
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Kęstutis Budrys' future was discussed by Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius prakalbo apie Kęstučio Budrio ateitį
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-29
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Mindaugas Sinkevicius

Kęstutis Budrys's future in the government may depend on progress regarding China and Taiwan issues.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius sprendimus dėl santykių su Kinija žada rudenį
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-28
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Kęstutis Budrys will participate in the Dubrovnik forum.

Kęstutis Budrys dalyvaus Dubrovniko forume
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-27
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Kęstutis Budrys was named as the main candidate for the head of Lithuania's diplomacy.

Prezidentas: užsienio politikoje nereikia nei personalinių, nei idėjinių kardinalių pokyčių
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-27
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Kęstutis Budrys will also sign a cooperation document with Ukraine at the conference.

Žygimantas Vaičiūnas ir Kęstutis Budrys dalyvaus Ukrainos atkūrimo konferencijoje Gdanske | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-24
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The president believes that K.Budrys can continue to serve as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

„Rimtai svarstome“: prezidento patarėja pasiuntė žinią dėl Kęstučio Budrio
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-23
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Kęstutis Budrys emphasized the importance of Ukraine's EU membership for security.

Su Ukrainos vicepremjeru susitikęs Kęstutis Budrys: šalies narystė ES – svarbiausia saugumo garantas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-01
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Viktor Orban