Nausėda: Brutal aggression seen again in Europe

President Gitanas Nausėda underscored the enduring spirit of Lithuanians who endured Soviet occupation and deportation, emphasizing the importance of preserving their legacy and national values.

Speaking at the annual gathering "Su Lietuva širdy" (With Lithuania in the Heart) in Ariogala, an event for political prisoners and deportees, Nausėda stated that the location annually brings together different generations. He stressed that the event serves not only to pass down historical memory but also the values that define a strong nation: love for Lithuania, respect for individuals, responsibility for one's homeland, and faith in the power of freedom.

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Your life stories speak of an unbreakable spirit.

"Your life stories speak of an unbreakable spirit," Nausėda said in his address. He noted that despite the hardships of exile, imprisonment, and labor camps, the occupiers failed to break the core of the Lithuanian identity. "Even in the remotest corners of Siberia, the Lithuanian language was preserved, traditions were passed down, and the hope of returning to a free homeland was nurtured," he added.

The President asserted that this unwavering loyalty to Lithuania became the solid foundation upon which the nation's freedom was restored. He wished the gathering continued success in strengthening the community and uniting those who cherish Lithuania's freedom, ensuring the state remains worthy of the sacrifices and faith of its political prisoners and deportees.

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Even in the remotest corners of Siberia, the Lithuanian language was preserved, traditions were passed down, and the hope of returning to a free homeland was nurtured.