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The head of state expressed this position on Saturday in response to the expulsion of European diplomats from Moscow during the visit of the EU head of diplomacy, Josep Borrell, who continues the repression against protesters in Russia.
“I strongly condemn the expulsion of the EU diplomats (Poles, Swedes and Germans) from Moscow and the brutality of the Kremlin against political opponents. It is clear that after the visit of the EU envoy, we will have to make a thorough assessment of relations with Russia during the next meeting of the European Council, ”wrote G. Nausėda on Twitter.
During Borrell’s visit to Moscow, Russia declared three diplomats from Poland, Germany and Sweden undesirable, accusing them of participating in “illegal protests” on January 23 in solidarity with the convicted Kremlin critic Alexei Navaln.
AFP / Photo by Scanpix / Meeting between Joseph Borrell and Sergei Lavrov
Moscow announced the expulsion of diplomats a few hours after Borrell’s meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss relations.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis criticized J. Borrel’s visit.
“Nothing has been gained, opportunities have not been seized, reputation has been shaken. Three diplomats were lost, “G. Landsbergis wrote on Twitter.
For her part, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė stated that Russia is using its coronavirus vaccine as a hybrid weapon of war.
“They say Sputnik V is fine, but (President Vladimir) Putin doesn’t mind using it to treat the Russian people, he offers the world when to break down and control a hybrid weapon.” It is nothing new and it is not good for humanity, “the prime minister wrote on Twitter.
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