[55890] Diplomatic visit to Vilnius: Kyrylo Budanov promotes security cooperation with Lithuania
[55890] Diplomatic visit to Vilnius: Kyrylo Budanov promotes security cooperation with Lithuania
The head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, arrived in Lithuania for a series of strategic meetings on regional security and mutual support, alongside the signing of a joint statement on child protection.
Diplomatic visit to Vilnius: Kyrylo Budanov promotes security cooperation
On May 11, 2026, the head of the President's Office of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, arrived for an official working visit to Lithuania. According to reports by Україна Online: Новини | Політика, the purpose of the visit is to hold a series of meetings with representatives of the Lithuanian government and security officials, with the central focus being "issues of regional security, support for Ukraine, and the coordination of further cooperation between Kyiv and Vilnius" as reported by Україна Online.
Similar reports also arrived from Укрінформ and Ukraine context, highlighting that Budanov is expected to visit the Presidential Palace and other security institutions. Новини.LIVE noted that the information relies on diplomatic sources and local media, and emphasized that Lithuania continues to be "one of Ukraine's most active partners" within NATO and the European Union.
In parallel with Budanov's visit, the UA Stream channel reported on another diplomatic step: the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, signed a joint statement with his Lithuanian counterpart, Kęstutis Budrys. This statement focuses on "partnership in the field of protection, return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Ukrainian children," alongside broader discussions on security and defense issues.
All reporting sources – identified with a distinct pro-Ukrainian stance – emphasize the importance of Lithuania as a critical ally providing continuous military, economic, and humanitarian aid since the beginning of the Russian invasion.