If Kyiv requests the deployment of forces of Western countries, including Lithuania, in Ukraine, this issue would be discussed with allies, and Lithuania is ready to consider such a possibility, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said, LRT reports.

"We would discuss with allies and partners what this looks like, and we would discuss with Ukraine what this looks like. Let me remind you that after the Paris summit, when President Macron, who also invited the President of Lithuania, spoke about the initiative to expand its military presence in Ukraine in various forms, Lithuania did not rule out such a possibility," Budrys said on the LRT channel on Tuesday.

According to Budrys, Lithuania is a security provider in the region: it contributes to ensuring security not only through diplomacy, but also through other means.

"In the same way, now we need to talk about what it would be, how it would look, based on a very clear, specific position, it will also be directed to the future U.S. administration, Lithuania is also a party providing security in the region, and not just a recipient. (...) We actively contribute to ensuring security not only by diplomatic means, but also by other means. There will be such a question, I have no doubt that the Lithuanian flag will be present there," the minister said.