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Lithuania calls for further tightening of sanctions against the Russian Federation

Ukraine (bbabo.net), - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania called for tougher anti-Russian sanctions.

"Lithuania calls for tougher sanctions against Russia and for bringing to justice those who actively participated in organizing pseudo-referendums," the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry said.

They added that Lithuania “strongly condemns the unlawful decision of the President of Russia to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine.” The ministry considers the incident "another attempt by Russia to redraw the borders of Ukraine recognized by the international community, a gross violation of international law."

We add that on the eve of the head of the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry Gabrielius Landsbergis called for the speedy admission of Ukraine to NATO.

“Ukraine's Baltic friends fully support the early admission of Ukraine to NATO. The inspiring courage of Ukraine can only strengthen our alliance,” Landsbergis wrote on the social network.

Lithuania calls for further tightening of sanctions against the Russian Federation