Kęstutis Budrys, the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Monday and described his journey through "intense rocket fire and drones" launched by Russia.

Source: Lithuanian minister in X, "European Truth".

Details: Budrys indicated that Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.

"This morning our train had to pass through a barrage of rockets and drones that hit the cities of Rivne and Dubno. Just a few days ago, dozens of people, including children, were killed and injured as a result of the strike on Kharkiv," he noted.

Budrys emphasized that "these are deliberate acts of terror aimed at breaking the will of Ukraine."

"But Ukraine stands firm, defending not only its territory but also the principles of freedom and democracy in Europe. In fact, Ukraine is defending Europe. Peace cannot be achieved through appeasement. The world must remain united in supporting Ukraine – militarily, economically, and politically," he concluded.

In Kyiv, Budrys has a series of meetings planned, including with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha and Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna.