Lithuania’s Foreign Minister calls for Western countries to deploy military trainers in Ukraine, backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, as a gesture of solidarity and strength against Russian aggression.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has proposed that Western countries consider sending military trainers to Ukraine to support its defence against increasing Russian aggression. This suggestion was made following discussions with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron. Landsbergis stated that deploying military trainers would strengthen Ukraine’s sovereignty and symbolize Western solidarity with Ukraine without escalating military presence in the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron, aligning with this stance, also supports the move, adding pressure on Russia and adapting to Moscow’s changing strategies. Landsbergis emphasized the necessity for European unity in defending against hybrid threats from Russia and recommended a proactive approach from countries like the UK.
In a separate but related context, Russia commemorated Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. This event, central to Russian national identity, witnesses massive military parades and serves as a significant element of President Vladimir Putin’s leadership, strengthening his control by connecting current policies with historical victories. Putin, whose family was directly impacted by WWII, uses this occasion to reinforce the narrative of Russia’s power and resilience, drawing parallels between past conflicts and the current situation in Ukraine, which he frames as a “denazification” effort.
