Donald Trump & Kęstutis Budrys

Donald Trump: Donald Trump's 'war in Iran' is cited as a factor driving up oil prices, which in turn boosts Russia's war chest. His statements regarding US commitment to NATO have also raised questions about the alliance's collective security.

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'.

Donald Trump: President Donald Trump's plan to reduce American troops in Germany is cited as a potential concern for Western officials regarding Russia's perception.

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