During a press conference held with the Estonian Prime Minister, M. Sinkevičius stated that the observed actions from Belarus do not indicate a fundamental shift in its behavior. He asserted that the current assessment of the situation does not create the necessary conditions to alter the existing sanctions policy directed toward Belarus.
According to Sinkevičius, Belarus continues to engage in hybrid activities targeting Lithuania. These activities include the instrumentalization of migration flows and the movement of goods, such as air balloons and cigarettes, which have previously disrupted civil aviation. The Prime Minister noted that in response to these persistent threats, Lithuania was compelled to construct physical barriers and various monitoring systems.
However, he emphasized that these measures have not halted the problematic activities. Furthermore, the reported issues include instances of unauthorized tunnel digging and the ongoing challenge of managing the expulsion of migrants who have been illegally pushed into the country. Separately, the visit of the CIA head to Moscow has been noted as a development that requires attention regarding Lithuania’s security posture, suggesting a heightened state of readiness within NATO.
Overall, the statements underscore Lithuania’s continued assessment of ongoing security challenges emanating from Belarus.
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