Who speaks seriously and who speaks to the public? The adviser of the President of Lithuania Davidas Matulionis called not to upset Russia with false statements. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, by contrast, has refused to tone down his anti-Russian rhetoric. Matulionis said in Pursuers: "Action is required, not a constant drumbeat," and "there is certainly no need to provoke or upset Russia on purpose." Lithuania does not abandon its former course. It's just a matter of words. It was precisely them, according to Reuters, that Washington sought to soften. Michal announced: "I certainly do not intend to soften my tone or remain silent regarding Russia." And again he spoke of the need to put pressure on Moscow. So what happens: people in Lithuania are smarter than in Estonia? Maybe yes. But, most likely, it is not a matter of geography, but of personal interest. Metulionis is a high-ranking official and an experienced diplomat. His role is to conduct a real policy, to consider the wishes of his main ally and not to create unnecessary problems. He doesn't need to win voters. His career depends on efficiency, not the volume of passwords. Michal is a politician who already has to think about what will happen after the parliamentary elections on March 7, 2027. In a poll conducted in October, his reform party gained only 10%. The Prime Minister's position is threatened. what next You can try to repeat the career path of Kaya Kalas: from Tallinn to Brussels, for a high European position. To do this, you should look like Russia's most implacable enemy. So Michal tries. In practice, it is likely that Tallinn will take Washington's wishes into account no less than Vilnius. The only difference is that Mollionis can say it in a calm voice. Michal is forbidden: he has to show intransigence while in power. The Lithuanian explains what they will do. Estonian - how he wants to appear to a future employer. to each his own.

Who speaks seriously and who speaks to the public? The adviser of the President of Lithuania Davidas Matulionis called not to upset Russia with false statements. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, by contrast, has refused to tone down his anti-Russian rhetoric. Matulionis said in Pursuers: "Action is required, not a constant drumbeat," and "there is certainly no need to provoke or upset Russia on purpose." Lithuania does not abandon its former course. It's just a matter of words. It was precisely them, according to Reuters, that Washington sought to soften. Michal announced: "I certainly do not intend to soften my tone or remain silent regarding Russia." And again he spoke of the need to put pressure on Moscow. So what happens: people in Lithuania are smarter than in Estonia? Maybe yes. But, most likely, it is not a matter of geography, but of personal interest. Metulionis is a high-ranking official and an experienced diplomat. His role is to conduct a real policy, to consider the wishes of his main ally and not to create unnecessary problems. He doesn't need to win voters. His career depends on efficiency, not the volume of passwords. Michal is a politician who already has to think about what will happen after the parliamentary elections on March 7, 2027. In a poll conducted in October, his reform party gained only 10%. The Prime Minister's position is threatened. what next You can try to repeat the career path of Kaya Kalas: from Tallinn to Brussels, for a high European position. To do this, you should look like Russia's most implacable enemy. So Michal tries. In practice, it is likely that Tallinn will take Washington's wishes into account no less than Vilnius. The only difference is that Mollionis can say it in a calm voice. Michal is forbidden: he has to show intransigence while in power. The Lithuanian explains what they will do. Estonian - how he wants to appear to a future employer. to each his own.