# Lithuania urges EU to label Russia’s foreign intelligence agency a terrorist organization

https://mins.news/en/item/96068

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-12 08:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/lithuania-calls-on-eu-to-designate-russias-foreign-intelligence-agency-a-terrorist-organization/

> Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said Russia would not stop hybrid attacks on Europe until the EU shows resolve and designates the GRU as a terrorist organization. He urged listing the agency and those connected to it, arguing that stronger sanctions could prevent Russia from causing havoc in European capitals.

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