The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has officially stated that there are no signs of Russia preparing a full-scale attack on the Baltic states. The department emphasized that intelligence does not record any invasion plans, although the situation remains tense due to other threats.
The discussion was prompted by a recent report from the British publication The Guardian. Journalists, citing anonymous sources, suggested that Moscow might be preparing provocations against the Baltic states or Poland. These rumors sparked a wave of speculation, but the official authorities in Vilnius quickly provided their assessment.
Lack of evidence of invasion
Representatives of the Lithuanian defense department categorically refuted information about a planned invasion. The Ministry of Defense emphasized: "There are currently no signs that Russia is preparing a full-scale military attack on the Baltic states".
At the same time, the department acknowledged that the level of threat from sabotage remains high. This refers to the risks of arson and other destructive actions against critical infrastructure on Lithuanian territory. Experts believe that such incidents are the real tool of pressure from the Kremlin.
Information war and distraction
An analysis of the situation by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense led to the conclusion that rumors of a possible invasion may be part of Moscow's information campaign. According to Lithuanian military officials, Russia is deliberately spreading these news stories to distract the international community from the defeats of its troops in Ukraine.
Furthermore, such statements are viewed as an attempt to intimidate Kyiv's allies. The Kremlin is trying to create an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear to weaken support for Ukraine and fracture NATO unity.
Regional reaction and Estonia's position
Against the backdrop of these events, other countries in the region are also intensifying their rhetoric. As reported by RBK-Ukraine, Estonia has taken a firm side with Ukraine in the new conflict. Tallinn has called on Europe to pay its price for Putin's defeat in the war, emphasizing the need for decisive action against aggression.
At the same time, the head of the Kremlin continues to make provocative statements. The Armed Forces of Ukraine mocked the latest fabrications of the Russian leader, calling them an attempt to hide the real situation on the front. It also became known that the majority of Russian conscripts are only able to hold out on the battlefield for a few minutes before being eliminated by Ukrainian soldiers.
Thus, although the threat of a direct invasion of the Baltic states has not yet been confirmed, information and sabotage pressure from Russia remains a serious problem. Lithuania and other NATO members continue to monitor the situation and prepare for any scenario of events.