Source at Lithuanian Embassy in U.S. cites disrespect, suspicion under ambassador

A source within the Lithuanian Embassy in the U.S. has described a toxic work environment under Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis, contradicting the Foreign Ministry's claims that employee grievances are unfounded rumors. The source told Delfi that dissatisfaction with the ambassador brewed from his first weeks in Washington.

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From the very first weeks of Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis's work at the embassy in the U.S., dissatisfaction with the ambassador was brewing, says a "Delfi" source at the Lithuanian mission in Washington.

According to the source, embassy staff frequently discussed their concerns with representatives from the Foreign Ministry. The ministry's subsequent explanations that the situation was under control or non-existent angered the employees, the source stated. This directly challenges the ministry's narrative, which suggested that the complaints were isolated incidents or mere gossip.

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He denies the explanations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (URM) that the complaints of the embassy staff about G. Varvuolis are just rumors.

The allegations paint a picture of a deeply troubled diplomatic mission, where a lack of respect, constant interruptions, suspicion, and mistrust have become the norm, according to the embassy insider. The source's account suggests a significant disconnect between the ministry's public statements and the reality experienced by the staff on the ground.

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Indeed, the team has repeatedly discussed it with URM representatives, and the ministry's explanations that nothing is happening have angered the employees.