Strategy of the President of Lithuania towards Ukraine 2022-2024

ENThe article analyzes the policy of the President of Lithuania towards Ukraine during the Russian invasion. The purpose of the paper is to analyze and evaluate the rhetoric and strategy undertaken by the Lithuanian president towards Ukraine in 2022–2024. The hypotheses suggest that the Russian threat leads to an intensification of Lithuania’s cooperation in the international arena and a change in strategic priorities, especially in the context of Ukraine. The methodology is based on a case study and adaptive theory, allowing us to look at a detailed analysis of the Lithuanian state’s foreign policy. The conclusions confirm that the President’s active policy toward Ukraine is seen as part of increasing Lithuanian security and strengthening Lithuania’s international role. Keywords: President of Lithuania, Ukraine, European Union (EU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), security, adaptive theory.

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