V. Vitkauskas, speaking to the media at the Seimas, highlighted that the number of vulnerable Lithuanian citizens in the UAE has grown to 28, indicating an urgent need for their evacuation due to heightened tensions in the region. The suggested plan would involve organizing their relocation from the UAE, as the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate. While no direct evacuation flights have been proposed from the UAE as of now, efforts are being made to explore possibilities for such an operation.

Further elaborating on the situation, Vitkauskas stated that approximately 180 Lithuanian citizens are currently in Israel, with another 20 in Lebanon, who are also interested in evacuating but are facing challenges in finding viable options at this time. This precarious situation underscores the ongoing turmoil in the region, particularly following Israel's announcement of preventive strikes against Iran, which is intended to diminish perceived threats to the Israeli state. These developments have exacerbated concerns for Lithuanian nationals abroad.

The Lithuanian National Crisis Management Centre, led by Vitkauskas, is actively seeking solutions to facilitate the safe return of its citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East, reinforcing the government's commitment to protect its citizens abroad. The increasing vulnerability of Lithuanians in these areas due to the escalating conflict poses significant implications for diplomatic and humanitarian efforts by the Lithuanian government in response to the crisis.