Moscow's Setbacks Raise Threats on NATO's Eastern Flank
Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas stated in a radio interview that Russia's military setbacks in Ukraine could prompt Moscow 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. Reports of planned Russian provocations in Poland or the Baltic states have been confirmed by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, based on intelligence about potential attacks on key regional infrastructure using conventional or unconventional means, including false flag operations using Ukrainian citizens or equipment. Kaunas emphasized that Lithuania is responding by strengthening protection of transport and energy infrastructure, analyzing intelligence, and coordinating with allies, while assuring that its actions are not intended to provoke Russia.
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