Tonight is one of the brightest and most magical nights of the year in Lithuania. Joninės, also known as Rasos, comes alive with bonfires, flower crowns, folk songs, dancing, and the search for the mythical fern blossom.
Enjoy tonight‘s magic of Midsummer! 🌿
Today, the U.S. Navy command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Klaipėda — one of the U.S. Navy’s key command ships in Europe. The 189m vessel supports major operations and joins NATO exercises, including BALTOPS. Welcome to Lithuania! 🇱🇹🇺🇸
🇱🇹🇺🇸Today we bid farewell to Lt Col Zachary Schaeffer, Military Assistant to the United States Defence Attaché, and Lt Col Daniel L. McFarland, Pennsylvania National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officer. Thank you for your service, cooperation & contribution to our strong partnership.
When interoperability takes off ✨
🇨🇿 Czech, 🇱🇹 Lithuanian, and 🇺🇸 United States Special Operations Forces conduct joint airborne operations in Lithuania, reinforcing shared standards through high-tempo, multinational training.
From aircraft to objective, Allied SOF integrate
⚽️ Congrats @USMNT on another victory!
Did you know that the 🇺🇸 team also has a 🇱🇹 passport holder @headdturnerr? In 2019, goalkeeper Matt Turner became a Lithuanian citizen. Born in Skuodas, Lithuania, Turner’s Jewish great-grandmother came to the US in the early 20th century.
Breaking down Matt Turner's pregame rituals, favorite place he's traveled to and more.
Get to know @headdturnerr in 26 Stories to '26 presented by @Sensodyne_US!
A Lithuanian Navy EOD diving team entered a 10-day readiness period. Upon activation, it will join a U.S.-led mine countermeasure operation in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing years of Baltic Sea mine-clearance experience and specialized equipment to support safe navigation.
Strongly welcome the #EU leaders’ decision to extend sectoral sanctions against Russia for 12 months. The message to Putin is unequivocal: sanctions will endure, and pressure will continue to escalate, further exhausting the Russian economy and compelling Putin to take peace
Together with a group of EU leaders, I have urged stronger action against the instrumentalisation of migration – a form of hybrid pressure that threatens the security and stability of Europe.
We must continue tackling migrant smuggling, reducing irregular migration, and
Honored to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence at the historic Cannon House Office Building. A heartfelt thank you to @RepDonBacon & his outstanding team. It was a true celebration of #America250, 🇺🇸 story of freedom, and the many 🇱🇹 footprints woven into it.
The enduring 🇱🇹🇺🇸 partnership was also recognized in remarks by Genevieve Libonati, Deputy Director of the Office of Northern European, Baltic, and Arctic Security Affairs at the @StateEUR; Tom Jensen, VP of Government Relations, @America250; & Col. John Wenzel, @PANationalGuard.
🇱🇹 and 🇺🇸 voices united on stage, too!
A heartfelt thank you to the Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Force Big Band for bringing the celebration to life, and to @carriesheffield for her beautiful rendition of the U.S. national anthem.
For the Baltics, preparedness is rooted in experience. We know freedom must be defended every day.
Ambassador @varvuolis spoke with @Poynter about the security challenges we face and how Lithuania is building resilience against persistent hybrid threats.
Great to welcome @Urruchurtu, director of international relations of @MariaCorinaYA in Vilnius.
Lithuania stands ready to support Venezuelan people on their way for freedom & democratic transformation, and to share our experience.
Honored to meet Dr. Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat, leader of the Cuban Resistance
Unbearable to hear about Cuban regime’s actions against its own people & its support to Russia’s war against 🇺🇦
Lithuania is & will be a staunch supporter of free Cuba & for pressuring the regime