Ahead of the EU Foreign Ministers' Council meeting in Brussels, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys expressed hope that an agreement would be reached on the necessary actions regarding the situation in Georgia. He stated, "Given the situation on the streets of Tbilisi, with opposition leaders being arrested and the violence used against protesters, this is not something that we can ignore or accept."

Budrys further highlighted that Lithuania had already imposed sanctions on nearly 30 individuals directly involved in organizing the violent suppression of opposition protests and called for the EU to adopt similar measures. "We should also suspend the visa-free regime for diplomatic and service passport holders, as a minimum step. It is important to send a strong message, with the possibility of expanding this ban in the future," he added.

In addition, Budrys advocated for holding both technical and political discussions with Georgia within the framework of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement. He proposed halting all institutional talks with Georgian government entities and suspending financial support to these institutions.

While emphasizing these measures, Budrys also underscored the importance of supporting Georgian civil society, proposing a financial package to demonstrate Europe's commitment. "We need to show that Europe is not abandoning the Georgian people. Europe is with you, Europe needs you. This is why we must act now," he asserted.

Furthermore, Budrys expressed strong support for Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) advocating for new elections, stressing that such a move was essential for resolving the current crisis in Georgia.