“I would like to extend the most sincere support and solidarity to you and the citizens of Vinnytsia in the wake of rising Russian aggression. Challenges and threats that we are commonly facing have reached unprecedented levels. Therefore, please, know that here, in Panevėžys and in Lithuania in general, we value very much the efforts of Ukrainians who with dignity and dedication have been resisting the Russian aggression for eight years now. Following the historic uprising known as Euromaidan the Ukrainian people made their final choice for integration with modern Europe. Since then they pay a high price to be free, to be democratic and to choose their own path.

We know Vinnytsia as a city who actively works to cherish European values and is leading other Ukrainian cities along the chosen European pathway. We reafirm our strong and full support and wish to see Vinnytsia in a democratic, independent, united and prosperous Ukraine. Stay strong! We hold the people and nation of Ukraine close to our hearts.

Stay strong! We hold the people and nation of Ukraine close to our hearts.

Слава Україні!“, – writes the Mayor of Panevėžys City Rytis Račkauskas.

Since 2015 Vinnytsia is a partner city of the city of Panevėžys. The main goal of partner city cooperation is to develop and strengthen links between urban communities through partnership, friendship and cooperation.