Zelensky met with a Lithuanian delegation: what topics were discussed.

The newly elected speaker of the Lithuanian parliament visited Kyiv for the first time since taking office. He expressed his belief that peace involves the complete liberation of Ukrainian territories and holding the dictator accountable for war crimes.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a delegation from the Seimas (Parliament) of Lithuania, led by Speaker Saulius Skvernelis, on Monday, January 20. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, the preparation of a new EU sanctions package, strengthening military-technical cooperation, and joint projects in the defense industry, according to the press service of the President of Ukraine. The Speaker of the Lithuanian Parliament visited Ukraine for the first time on January 20 since being elected to office. During the conversation, Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Lithuanian side for their support since the onset of Russia's large-scale military aggression against Ukraine. As reported by the President's Office, during the meeting, Zelensky and the Lithuanian delegation discussed:

continuing support for Ukraine,
preparation of a new EU sanctions package,
strengthening military-technical cooperation,
joint projects in the defense industry.

Zelensky also highlighted Lithuania's leadership in advocating for Ukraine's path to the European Union and NATO. In turn, Skvernelis emphasized during the conversation that Lithuania and its parliament are ready to continue providing defense and humanitarian support to Ukraine, as well as to assist in the rehabilitation of military media and the restoration of infrastructure that has been destroyed or damaged due to Russian shelling. "We perceive peace as the complete liberation of Ukrainian territories, including Crimea, punishment for the dictator for war crimes, holding him accountable legally and financially, and Ukraine's full membership in NATO and the EU," said the Lithuanian speaker. It is worth noting that Lithuania has delivered a new batch of military assistance to Ukraine, including drones produced in Lithuania, thermal imagers, and five-ton telescopic loaders for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Lithuania will increase its defense spending to nearly 4% of GDP.