Lithuanian Minister Warns Russia May Expand Conflict to NATO's Eastern Flank
Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas stated in a radio interview that Russia's setbacks in Ukraine could prompt it to escalate the conflict, with the Baltic states and Poland as likely targets. He noted that Russian society is questioning the Kremlin due to explosions inside Russia and fuel shortages. The minister's warning aligns with weeks of intelligence reports about potential Russian provocations, including false flag operations using Ukrainian citizens or drones to attack key regional infrastructure. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed these intelligence findings. In response, Lithuania is enhancing protection of transport and energy infrastructure, analyzing intelligence in real-time, and coordinating with allies, while emphasizing its actions are not meant to provoke Russia.
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