Lithuania is prepared to resist an attack but also has evacuation plans in place as it faces what its prime minister described as continuing threats from Moscow.
Prime Minister Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Russia. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, he said the country was ready to “fight back” if it came under attack.
His remarks indicate that Lithuania is preparing for more than one possible response to a security crisis: defending itself against an assault while also planning for the evacuation of people if necessary.
The prime minister did not provide further details in the supplied material about the evacuation arrangements, the nature of the threats or any specific incident that prompted the comments. The latest position is that Lithuania remains alert to the perceived danger from Moscow and says it is prepared both to respond militarily and to manage a potential evacuation.
