The Presidential Briefing #6: Beitsas (Lithuania)

Mr. President, thank you for speaking with us. Could you tell our readers how long you have been in WarEra and what led you to national leadership?

Thank you for having me. My name is https://app.warera.io/user/6878f3592bdf9a42b590de26, and I’ve been in WarEra for quite a while now, long enough to see https://app.warera.io/country/6813b6d446e731854c7ac7b8 go through some, let’s say very interesting chapters.

Lithuania originally lived under a dictatorship led by https://app.warera.io/user/682770b07279d71c1b1963c2. Unexpectedly, I became his right-hand man, mostly because I was stubborn, active, and cared too much about the country to stay quiet. At one point, he even nominated me as his successor, something I never planned for, but history had other ideas.

Instead of preserving the old system, we chose a different path. Lithuania moved toward democracy, and I stayed in government to help stabilize the transition alongside the new president. Later, the people and Parliament decided it was my turn to take full responsibility.

My journey to leadership wasn’t driven by ambition, but by circumstance and loyalty. I refused to abandon the country when things became complicated. I would also like to mention https://app.warera.io/user/6878987463ae472cc7fb4f4a, the first president after Edvinas, whom I respect greatly.

What challenges did you face on your path to the presidency, and what lessons did they teach you?

The biggest challenge was time. Balancing real life with leading a strong nation in WarEra isn’t easy, and there were moments when sleep felt like a luxury item.

Politically, we also experienced serious ‘tensions’ with Latvia, mainly over one crucial issue: cold beet soup. Lithuania proudly stands by šaltibarščiai as a cultural masterpiece, while our Latvian neighbors insist on calling it aukstā zupa. Negotiations were intense. Spoons were raised. National pride was at stake.

Jokes aside, these challenges taught me two things: leadership requires consistency even when time is limited, and diplomacy matters, whether you’re negotiating borders, alliances, or the correct name of beet soup.

What are the key priorities your administration is focusing on right now?

Map hygiene. White, blue and red flag is not part of Lithuania’s interior design.

How would you describe your leadership style, and how does it shape your decisions as president?

Simple: I surround myself with a great team, then pretend I’m the mastermind while they do all the heavy lifting.

Works every time.

What role do experienced players play in mentoring and guiding newer members of the country?

Experienced players are like WarEra grandparents. We’ve seen things. We share wisdom, when we’re not busy stopping new players from accidentally attacking their own country.

We guide, we help, and sometimes we let them learn the hard way. Tough love.

How do you balance diplomacy and military action when tensions arise?

We always try diplomacy first.

If that fails, we make sure the message is delivered loud and clear.

With cannons.

How important is internal unity, and what steps do you take to prevent divisions within the country?

We all share one thing: a deep love for Lithuania.

We may argue about food, but when it comes to defending our freedom, we stand united. It’s the most important thing, and possibly the only thing we all agree on at the dinner table.

What economic strengths does your country currently have, and where do you see room for improvement?

The economy is strong, despite https://app.warera.io/user/6878b87a002311c68a3f3c26, our Minister of Economy, who firmly believes taxes are the key to happiness.

If he ever figures out how to lower them, I’ll be the first to throw a party.

How do you react when plans do not work out as expected or when difficult decisions must be made?

The key is staying flexible and trusting each other. When things get tough, I remind the team:

We’re all in this mess together—so let’s make the best of it.

And if that doesn’t work, we blame Babun again.

What message would you like to send to both your citizens and your allies during your presidency?

No matter the situation, Lithuania will always have your back.

Whether through peaceful negotiations or more intense moments, we stand together. That’s the Lithuanian way. Always loyal, always strong.

Bonus Question: Lithuania and Serbia are both known worldwide as basketball nations. How do you view the rivalry and mutual respect between our two countries, and do you see any parallels between basketball teamwork and cooperation in WarEra?

Lithuania and Serbia are classic basketball rivals, fierce on the court and full of respect off it. When we play, there’s no mercy. But underneath, there’s deep mutual respect. We both live and breathe basketball, and that connects us.

The parallel with WarEra is simple: teamwork wins games. We may be on opposite sides at times, but when it matters, we know how to work together.

And while we all love winning, the best games are the ones played fairly.

So Serbia, let’s keep balling. On the court, and in WarEra.

We thank the President of Lithuania for an interview that perfectly blends humor, history, and leadership.

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