Lithuania's national security adviser stated that the level of direct threat from Russia remains unchanged.
Key facts
- •Deividas Matulionis, national security adviser to the Lithuanian president, stated there is no direct threat from Russia.
- •Matulionis expressed concern regarding the potential for isolated malicious acts.
- •The comments were made during an interview with the Ziniu Radijas radio station on July 21.
- •Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated in April 2024 that Western nations tend to blame Russia for everything.
Lithuania’s authorities do not currently perceive a direct threat from Russia, according to Deividas Matulionis, the national security adviser to the Lithuanian president. Matulionis addressed the country's security assessment during an interview with the Ziniu Radijas radio station on July 21.
Assessment of Security Risks
While Matulionis stated that the level of direct threat has not changed, he noted concerns regarding the potential for isolated malicious acts. In recent years, various European Union nations have accused Russia of involvement in emergencies and malicious activities within their borders. In April 2024, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov responded to such accusations by stating that Western countries frequently blame Russia for various incidents.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
