"This is a part of our great and bold history, which we must not forget. Especially in current geopolitical times, when freedom may be tested anytime," Grybauskaitė told reporters in parliament on Monday.
The former head of state expressed her belief that Lithuanians would again defend their country and adopt crucial decisions if needed.
Speaking about Russia’s threats, she called not to fear the Kremlin’s rhetoric.
"We have witnessed this neighbour’s aggressive behaviour towards every neighbouring country. [...] This neighbour, unfortunately, is not willing to have a friendly environment, it wants war, it wants to demonstrate its force. We know that, we have learned to live in such an environment and are not afraid of those threats," said Grybauskaitė.
As reported, Russia has decided to change the name of the museum dedicated to Prussian Lithuanian poet Kristijonas Donelaitis (1714-1780), which is located in Kaliningrad Oblast. Condemning the move, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda stated that "No matter how hard Russia tries, Karaliaučius will never become Kaliningrad", referring to Lithuania’s name for Russia’s exclave. Afterwards, Moscow accused the Lithuanian head of state of territorial claims.