Lithuania at forefront of efforts to support Ukraine in fight against Russia - Adamkus

Published date17 May 2022
Publication titleLETA

Lithuania is among countries at the forefront of efforts to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, former President Valdas Adamkus said on Tuesday.

"We are one of the leading countries defending the principle for which we ourselves fought," he told reporters after accepting his Aleksandras Stulginskis Star award.

The whole world has the right to freedom and self-determination, according to Adamkus.

"I am proud that Lithuania is one of the leading countries supporting the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom," he said. "I am confident that they will win it."

Adamkus was awarded the Aleksandras Stulginskis Star, a new award established by the Seimas, for his "substantial...

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