Ignotas Adomavicius, the Minister of Culture of Lithuania, resigned following pressures exerted by Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene, after being asked about the status of Crimea, considering the question provocative.

He mentioned that the resignation is not caused by personal mistakes, but by external pressure affecting the safety of his family. The controversy has generated criticism regarding his competence, and the opposition has demanded explanations for his appointment. In this context, a strike in the Lithuanian cultural sector is anticipated.