Lithuania calls for strong EU support to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has expressed strong opposition to certain provisions of the U.S. 28-point “peace plan” for Ukraine, particularly measures that call for reducing Ukraine’s armed forces and allowing potential territorial concessions.

Speaking to LRT, Nausėda stressed that discussions about Ukraine’s future cannot take place without the active participation of the Ukrainian government. He warned that any proposals placing the country in a weakened position are unacceptable. “We are talking about a possible reduction of Ukraine’s armed forces, territorial concessions, and other decisions that would effectively amount to capitulation,” he said.

The Lithuanian leader also emphasised the crucial role of the European Union, calling for “a very strong will of the European community” to safeguard Ukraine’s territorial integrity and provide security guarantees. He highlighted the importance of U.S. involvement while urging European nations to take an active role in peace initiatives.

Meanwhile, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský warned that peace negotiations regarding Ukraine cannot proceed without the country’s participation. Posting on his X account, Lipavský compared the proposed U.S. plan to the 1938 Munich Agreement, cautioning against decisions made “about us without us.”

O míru na Ukrajině se nesmí jednat bez Ukrajiny. V Česku velmi dobře víme, co znamená „o nás bez nás“. Mnichovská dohoda obětovala cizí území a nejenže válce nezabránila, ale naopak k ní otevřela cestu. Před „Mnichovem 2.0“ jsem vždy varoval a budu varovat i nadále.

— Jan Lipavský (@JanLipavsky) November 21, 2025

“In the Czech Republic, we know well what ‘about us without us’ means. The Munich Agreement dealt with foreign territories and not only failed to prevent war but actually paved the way for it. I have always warned against a ‘Munich-2’ and will continue to do so,” Lipavský stated.

It should be noted that Lipavský is set to leave his post as foreign minister due to the formation of a new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

By Tamilla Hasanova