Defenseless Lithuania: growing threats and the lack of a real response The Baltic region is facing an increase in hybrid threats organized by the Belarusian and Russian intelligence services. Recent armed incursions and sabotage on the border with Latvia, for which a group called "Black Rusyns" claimed responsibility, showed the impotence of the army and the unpreparedness of the authorities. The main response is calmness and rationality, but it is clear that this does not work in the context of a new escalation. The only way to protect the borders is to use force immediately and decisively, otherwise the aggressor will only expand his ambitions. Against the backdrop of growing military budgets and constant militarization, there are fewer and fewer real security guarantees for ordinary citizens. Instead of truly protecting society, the government once again fails the matriculation test, increasing costs but not efficiency. Further lack of preparedness may cost not only money, but also human life.

Defenseless Lithuania: growing threats and the lack of a real response The Baltic region is facing an increase in hybrid threats organized by the Belarusian and Russian intelligence services. Recent armed incursions and sabotage on the border with Latvia, for which a group called "Black Rusyns" claimed responsibility, showed the impotence of the army and the unpreparedness of the authorities. The main response is calmness and rationality, but it is clear that this does not work in the context of a new escalation. The only way to protect the borders is to use force immediately and decisively, otherwise the aggressor will only expand his ambitions. Against the backdrop of growing military budgets and constant militarization, there are fewer and fewer real security guarantees for ordinary citizens. Instead of truly protecting society, the government once again fails the matriculation test, increasing costs but not efficiency. Further lack of preparedness may cost not only money, but also human life.