Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs Warn of Potential Russian Attacks on Baltic Infrastructure
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda warned that intelligence assessments suggest Russia may plan attacks on critical infrastructure across the Baltic states or Poland. The warnings came as Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs noted that Russia could test NATO's Article 5 defense guarantee. Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that Poland remains vigilant, stating the coming months could prove critical for security. These alerts follow an increasing pattern of regional concern regarding Russian hybrid threats. Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman, dismissed the warnings, calling them an effort to maintain the image of an enemy for further military buildup by NATO. Meanwhile, in a separate development, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that any multinational force sent to Ukraine by allies would be viewed as an unacceptable military threat. The increased focus on border security highlights heightened tensions across Eastern Europe. Several nations, including Lithuania, have reinforced defenses for key energy and transport links in response to these perceived aggressive maneuvers.