Kjastutis Budrys
Kjastutis Budrys is a prominent Lithuanian politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He has been an advocate for increased defense spending in Lithuania, aligning with NATO's goals and responding to security challenges in the region. Recently, he expressed Lithuania's commitment to raising defense expenditures to between 5% and 6% of GDP starting next year, in line with calls for greater military investment from the United States.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kjastutis Budrys, visited Washington and spoke with the U.S. special envoy for Belarus, John Cole.
Минск соблазняет Вашингтон калийными удобрениями?
Belarus· 2025-11-17
Kjastutis Budrys, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, discussed the sanctions on the transit of Belarusian fertilizers during his visit to the USA.
В Литве рассказали, просят ли США вернуть транзит белорусских удобрений через КлайпедуBelarus· 2025-11-12
Kjastutis Budrys discussed the Belarusian issue with American diplomat John Cole.
Министр иностранных дел Литвы обсудил белорусский вопрос с Джоном КоуломBelarus· 2025-11-11
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kjastutis Budrys stated in parliament that the reasons for the law's adoption have not disappeared.
В Литве решили аннулировать ВНЖ россиян за поездки в Россию и Белоруссию — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-17Kjastutis Budrys confirmed that Vilnius will spend 5 to 6% of GDP on defense starting next year.
Насколько страны НАТО увеличили расходы на оборону. Инфографика — РБКRussia· 2025-02-13
