Lithuanian FM in Kyiv to discuss frontline situation

VILNIUS - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys arrived in Kyiv on Monday to discuss with Ukrainian government members and officials the frontline situation and international efforts to pressure Russia to cease fire and declare a ceasefire as a precondition for peace talks.

Lithuania's top diplomat is set to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Deputy Prime Minister-Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna, Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Lytvynenko.

During the visit, Budrys is also scheduled to meet with the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

According to the ministry, the meetings will also focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, priorities for military, diplomatic, financial and humanitarian assistance, Ukraine's progress in the process of integration with the European Union, and measures to deter and deter Russia.

This is Budrys' third visit to Ukraine since taking up his post as foreign minister. His last visit took place on April 1.