Lithuanian Minister Warns Russian Setbacks Could Lead to Escalation Against NATO's Eastern Flank
Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas stated in a radio interview that Russia's military setbacks in Ukraine could prompt it to expand the conflict, with the Baltic states and Poland as likely targets. He noted that explosions inside Russia and fuel shortages are causing domestic questioning of the Kremlin. Kaunas cited intelligence reports of potential Russian attacks on key regional infrastructure using conventional or unconventional means, including false flag operations involving Ukrainian citizens or equipment. Lithuania is responding by strengthening protection of transport and energy infrastructure, analyzing intelligence, and coordinating with allies, while emphasizing its actions are not intended to provoke Russia. The warning was corroborated by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda.
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