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Lithuanian official accuses Merkel of justifying Russia policy mistakes

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12:18, 15/10/2025, Wednesday
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Lithuanian official accuses Merkel of justifying Russia policy mistakes
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A file photo dates June 11, 2014 shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel listening during joint press conference with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic after their meeting in German Chancellor's Office in Berlin, Germany

Lithuania's chief presidential advisor has criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for recent comments about Baltic states' Russia policy, accusing her of attempting to justify past diplomatic errors. The official asserted that history has validated Baltic opposition to the Minsk agreements that Merkel championed.

Lithuania's chief presidential advisor Asta Skaisgiryte has strongly criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel regarding recent statements about Baltic foreign policy toward Russia. The Lithuanian official accused Merkel of attempting to rationalize previous diplomatic missteps after the former chancellor suggested Poland and Baltic nations contributed to Russia's diplomatic isolation from Europe.

Minsk Agreement Disagreement

During a radio interview with Žinių Radijas, Skaisgiryte confirmed that Lithuania and regional allies indeed opposed the Minsk agreements designed to resolve the Donbas conflict between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. The presidential advisor stated that subsequent events have validated the Baltic position, characterizing the agreements as ultimately ineffective and merely preceding renewed military escalation in the region.

Historical Policy Assessment

Skaisgiryte suggested Merkel's comments represent an effort to "justify the mistake she made" during her active involvement in European Russia policy formulation. The criticism reflects growing Eastern European dissatisfaction with Western European diplomatic approaches toward Moscow that Baltic states have consistently characterized as excessively conciliatory toward Russian aggression in Eastern Europe.

Regional Policy Divisions

The diplomatic exchange follows Merkel's recent interview remarks noting that by 2021 she recognized Moscow no longer seriously engaged with Minsk agreement implementation, prompting her to propose alternative EU-Russia dialogue formats. These proposed frameworks encountered opposition from Poland and Baltic nations that advocated tougher stances against Russian expansionism, highlighting enduring policy divisions within European foreign policy circles regarding appropriate engagement with Moscow.

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