Melbourne: Tiny Lithuania, with a population 1 million fewer than Melbourne's, is muscling up to the mighty Russian superpower over the war in Ukraine and is happy for Australia's support in the "shirtfront".

"We in Lithuania, being a small country, will never make a difference in this conflict and it will not be decisive what we are doing, but we are providing assistance in all areas," said Linas Linkevicius.

A member of the US Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment shows a gun to a woman during the ''Dragoon Ride'' military exercise in Salociai, northern Lithuania. US troops will travel through Lithuania, the Czech Republic and on to Germany by April 1 to reinforce US allies in Eastern Europe. Credit:AP

Marking the first ever visit by a Lithuanian Foreign Minister to Australia, Mr Linkevicius confirmed Lithuania's support to Ukraine included the supply of weapons.

"Definitely - which as I said is not decisive, but it is more symbolic, more a gesture of solidarity with the understanding that they have to defend their country - it is their right, and their duty, frankly speaking."