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The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Seimas Žygimantas Pavilionis explained on the “Informational Comments” program on Wednesday that such a Russian decision could be expected.
“It just came to our attention then. All countries that stood in solidarity with the Czech Republic. But we clearly regret that Russia, instead of reviewing its own actions – do not kill, do not poison, do not occupy, do not violate all possible red lines of the civilized community, is retaliating against those people who have nothing to do with the malicious actions that Russia is doing, “said MP Ž. Pavilion.
According to him, Russia will send a Lithuanian diplomat and a technical employee of the embassy.
It is not yet clear whether Lithuania really made the list of “hostile” countries.
“And because of those lists, we are waiting for an official announcement, we really don’t understand what a ‘friendly’ or ‘hostile’ country means. We support civilized norms amicably, we consider Ukraine, where I am now, a friendly state. Nor do we support friendship with those terrorists in Donetsk or Lugansk, with those 100,000. soldiers invading the territory of Ukraine, “explained the parliamentarian who was visiting Ukraine.
The expulsion of diplomats from Russia will complicate not only the work of the embassy, Ž explained. Pavilion.
“This will complicate the work of the embassy, but it will also complicate Russia’s own attempt to reconcile those relations with the West. Because we are the ones who are building bridges for Russia itself, hoping that it will one day become like us. And by expelling to Westerners, it is left only with autocratic countries. And that is the way to nowhere. If Russia itself is killing its future with civilized Western countries, this is its choice “, Ž. Pavilion.
Sigismund Pavilionis
The Seimas member said embassies would not be closed.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Ž. Pavilionis explained that this list is “very honorable.”
“We still don’t know exactly if we will be there, wait for official announcements, or even any action that can be taken against our embassy in Russia. We will then observe, consider, consult with partners, and take appropriate action. If such action is taken. But let’s hope we don’t end there. And as a person, not as an official representative, I can say that this is a very honorable list of countries that have always fought for universal values, for international law. And he never supported his breakup ”, assured the deputy of Seimas Ž. Pavilion.
Kasčiūnas: don’t be intimidated
Laurynas Kasčiūnas, chairman of the Seimas Defense and National Security Committee, stated on the Info Diena program on Thursday that diplomats sent from Russia could have been selected for political reasons.
“It just came to our attention then. Without a doubt, if Lithuania sent something from the Russian embassy here, we would have a clear criterion. Especially people who work undercover. Lithuania does not carry out these types of activities in Russia, it is natural that the diplomatic corps either be the largest. These may be people responsible for relations with the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Duma and possibly with public organizations. It could have been a random selection, here is a more symbolic action “, said L. Kasčiūnas .
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
The politician urged not to be afraid, this decision still does not have a clear political weight.
“It just came to our attention then. (…) For the moment, this means only insofar as the possibilities for embassies to employ citizens living on Russian territory are restricted. (…) It may now be more expensive, but it will not be so difficult to bring one or the other employee from Lithuania. Of course, there may be restrictions on the activities of our ambassador, and they certainly can be. So far, this is a decision that does not carry much political weight, “explained the deputy. of the Seimas.
L. Kasčiūnas recalled that it is likely that not only Lithuania will be included in this list.
“It just came to our attention then. And here the European Union and the West must make it very clear that the creation of this status. And if one or the other country is pressured, it must be treated as an attack and a pressure not on a state, but especially the West together, so that Russia can not play “good, bad”, – said L. Kasčiūnas.
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