Lithuania and the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Demonstrations condemning the invasion and expressing the support for Ukraine. Vilnius (top) and Kaunas (bottom), 24 February 2022.

On 24 February 2022, the Lithuanian authorities declared a state of emergency in the country due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that he condemned the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, and also said that after Russia started a war against Ukraine, NATO should clearly state that Russia is a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security.

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