The expert sees in the actions of the aggressor an attempt to divert attention from the war in Ukraine.
AT Lithuania were prepared in advance for Russia’s antics in connection with the blocking of the transit of sanctioned goods by rail to the Kaliningrad region.
Told about it 24 channels Lithuanian political scientist, head of the Freedom House office in Lithuania Vytis Yurkonis.
According to him, Lithuanians understand all possible threats.
“We have been preparing for this. We have been talking about this for years. Both with Brussels, and with NATO, and with neighboring states,” Yurkonis said.
According to the political scientist, no scenario is ruled out in his country, but they do not intend to panic. They also understand that one way or another, the main struggle takes place on the territory of Ukraine.
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“Here you can even see attempts to divert attention so that we talk more about the Baltic countries or be concerned about our security. This is not a matter of choice, but you need to understand that the main focus should still be on the war in Ukraine and support there,” he said. political scientist.
At the same time, he added that he is grateful to the Ukrainians that they pay attention to these issues too.
The conflict between Lithuania and Russia due to the blockade of the Kaliningrad region
As UNIAN previously reported, Lithuania has been stopped the transit of sanctioned goods between the Kaliningrad region and the main territory of the Russian Federation.
Subsequently, the governor of the Kaliningrad region Anton Alikhanov saidthat Lithuania’s decision to ban transit is “economic strangulation of the region.” According to Alikhanov, the authorities will seek a review of the decision.
Later member of the Federation Council Andrei Klishas statedthat “an attempt to establish a transport blockade of the Kaliningrad region by Lithuania is a violation of Russia’s sovereignty over this region.”