In the name of Lithuania

Marius Laurinavicius appreciates that Lithuania risks isolating itself by blocking a partnership agreement between the EU and Russia, but nonetheless expresses sympathy with the stance of the government in Vilnius: "Lithuania would hardly be isolated if at least its neighbours Poland, Latvia and Estonia backed its course. According to critics, the decision of the government in Vilnius was consequently either short-sighted or at the very least poorly planned. It is therefore questionable whether our diplomacy has really successfully defended Lithuania's main interests. Nonetheless, in this case Lithuania cannot be accused of blocking decisions out of anti-Russian sentiment. Vilnius is simply demanding that Brussels also take account of Lithuania when it comes to matters that are important for this country."

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