'Our train had to pass through shower of missiles, drones': Lithuanian FM Budrys on his visit to Kyiv

LRT reported the information, citing the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. Later, the minister also posted about his visit to the Ukrainian capital on the social network X.

"Today I am in Kyiv — a city scarred by war but unshaken in spirit. In recent weeks, Russia has ramped up its missile and drone attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure, homes and even hospitals. This morning, our train had to pass through the shower of missiles and drones striking the cities of Rivne and Dubne. Just days ago, a strike on Kharkiv killed and injured dozens, including children. These are not accidents — they are deliberate acts of terror aimed at breaking Ukraine’s will. But Ukraine stands firm, defending not just its territory, but the principles of freedom and democracy in Europe. In fact, Ukraine is defending Europe. Peace will not come through appeasement. The world must stay united in supporting Ukraine — militarily, economically and politically," he wrote.

The head of Lithuania’s diplomatic service is expected to meet in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna, Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin, and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Lytvynenko.

During the visit, Budrys also plans to hold talks with Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

According to the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry, the meetings will cover Ukraine’s security guarantees, the situation on the front, international efforts to pressure Russia into a ceasefire, priorities for military, diplomatic, financial, and humanitarian aid, Ukraine’s progress in EU integration, and ways to deter Russia.

This is Budrys' third visit to Ukraine since taking office as Lithuania’s Foreign Minister. His last visit was on April 1 of this year.

• Recently, the foreign affairs committees of the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian parliaments issued a joint statement reaffirming full support for Ukraine’s path to NATO and EU membership.