Lithuanian troop deployment in Ukraine contingent on certain conditions, president says
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Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:48:00 +0300

LRT reported the information.“We must be ready to deploy forces to ensure security in Ukraine as soon as the proper conditions are created for this,” the politician said.According to Nausėda, Lithuania is ready to contribute to the joint forces by providing military personnel and opportunities for military training. The president stressed that Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine significantly affects the security situation throughout Europe, so any efforts to end the hostilities are welcome — but only under conditions favorable to Ukraine and Europe.Nausėda also noted that the issue of peace should not be resolved without Ukraine’s participation; therefore, the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, must take part in future meetings.The head of state emphasized that Ukraine cannot be required to give up its territories — such demands cannot be a precondition for achieving a ceasefire.“A comprehensive ceasefire without preconditions is the most important condition before starting any real negotiations,” Nausėda said.On August 9, Trump announced that he would meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the state of Alaska on Friday, August 15. Earlier, he had said that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine would involve some territorial exchange.The Lithuanian government plans to train 22,000 people, including children from the age of eight, to assemble and operate drones to counter any future threat from Russia.
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