Skvernelis breaks silence: Openly discusses Silickienė, his mistake, and suspicions about Nausėda
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has broken his silence on a case involving the Service of Plant Production.
- He discusses his relationship with co-suspect Agnė Silickienė and explains his decision to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.
- Skvernelis asserts he is no longer afraid and feels a mission to act, driven by what he perceives as a "vendetta" against him.
Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has broken his long silence regarding a case involving the Service of Plant Production, stating he "fears nothing anymore." In an extensive interview with Delfi, Skvernelis addressed the allegations and his involvement for the first time in a considerable period.
Skvernelis provided details about his interactions with Agnė Silickienė, another individual implicated in the case. He also explained the reasons behind his decision to accept and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, a measure imposed following certain meetings related to the investigation.
I fear nothing anymore.
Previously, Skvernelis had spoken of a "political death." However, he now claims to have a mission, driven by what he describes as a "vendetta" initiated against him. This perceived personal attack has spurred him to take more active measures.
The former prime minister's candid remarks signal a new phase in his public engagement with the ongoing legal proceedings, suggesting a shift from a defensive stance to a more proactive one.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.