Russia & Kęstutis Budrys

Russia: Russia is accused of deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones into Baltic airspace using electronic interference and is the target of Ukrainian drone attacks on its Baltic Sea ports. Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service also made unsubstantiated claims about Ukraine preparing attacks from Baltic states.

Kęstutis Budrys: Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, accused Russia of 'deliberately' redirecting Ukrainian drones into Baltic airspace and called the SVR's claims a 'transparent act of desperation'.

Russia: Russia is a central entity in this event, as its intentions regarding NATO territory are being debated and discussed by various officials. Russia denies any plans to attack NATO.

Kęstutis Budrys: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys argued that NATO must demonstrate its readiness to 'break into' Russia's Kaliningrad Region.

Russia: Russia is attempting to influence the selection of a European negotiator for potential talks regarding the war in Ukraine, a move rejected by the European Union.

Kęstutis Budrys: Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, stated that discussions about a negotiator are premature and the focus should be on pressuring Russia and supporting Ukraine.