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Bajarūnas’s diplomatic practice is underpinned by a rigorous academic background, including a Master of Arts in War Studies from King’s College London. This intellectual foundation is evident in his frequent contributions to security discourse, including lectures at institutions like Stanford University and his articles on energy security and geopolitical fragmentation published in Modern Diplomacy .

Eitvydas Bajarūnas represents the modern face of Baltic diplomacy: strategic, resilient, and deeply integrated into international security frameworks. Whether managing the total breakdown of relations with a hostile neighbor or advising on the nuances of hybrid defense, his career reflects Lithuania’s proactive stance on the global stage. As the security architecture of Europe continues to transform, the insights and experience of veteran diplomats like Bajarūnas remain essential for navigating the uncertainties of the future. Eitvydas_beirunas.mp4

Bajarūnas’s professional trajectory is marked by high-stakes assignments, most notably as the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom , Sweden , and Russia . His tenure in Moscow (2020–2022) coincided with one of the most volatile periods in modern history—the escalation and eventual commencement of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Bajarūnas has described this period as the "toughest assignment" possible for a Lithuanian diplomat, characterized by the collapse of traditional diplomacy in the face of open aggression. Whether managing the total breakdown of relations with

His strategic vision extends to Lithuania’s role within and the European Union . Having served as the Deputy Ambassador at the Mission of Lithuania to NATO, he has been a vocal proponent of increased Allied presence and investment in regional security infrastructure to counter the strategic ambitions of China and Russia in the Arctic and Baltic regions. His tenure in Moscow (2020–2022) coincided with one

His involvement in the aftermath of the Bucha and Mariupol atrocities in 2022 highlights the human dimension of his work. While navigating the diplomatic downgrading of representation in Moscow, he was personally involved in the difficult task of repatriating the remains of Lithuanian filmmaker Mantas Kvedaravičius, who was killed in Mariupol.