News | March 6, 2022

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley’s Meeting with Chief of Defence of the Republic of Lithuania Valdemaras Rupšys

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs


March 6, 2022


VILNIUS, Lithuania — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Chief of Defence of the Republic of Lithuania Valdemaras Rupšys today during a visit to Vilnius, Lithuania.

The military leaders discussed Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, including the deployed U.S. military forces in Lithuania working with NATO Allies and partners to deter Russian aggression and assure NATO.

Lithuania is an important NATO ally and plays a critical role in maintaining peace and security in Europe.


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