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Lithuania warns of potential Russian escalation in the Baltic region

Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kownas stated that Russia, having failed in the war against Ukraine, may shift its focus to the Baltic region and Poland. He believes that the Kremlin requires a new "victory" to ease internal tensions within Russia. Kownas's remarks are based on intelligence assessments.

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    Lithuania Warns of Possible New Escalation by Russia in the Baltics and Poland

    Lithuania indicated an increased likelihood of new escalation by Russia in the region due to failures in Ukraine, with new figures added to the relevant statistics.

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    Lithuania: Kremlin May Seek New Targets in the Baltic Region and Poland

    Lithuania's defense minister Robertas Kaunas warned that Russia may seek new escalation due to setbacks in its war against Ukraine, targeting the Baltic countries and Poland.

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    Lithuania: The Kremlin may seek new targets in the Baltic region and Poland

    The Lithuanian Defense Minister stated that Russia may consider the Baltic states and Poland as new targets due to its failures in Ukraine.

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    Lithuania Warns of Possible Russian Targets: Baltic States and Poland

    Lithuania highlighted possible new Russian targets, including Poland and the Baltic states, in light of new figures showing 400,000.

  5. Broader context

    Kremlin may target the Baltics and Poland, says Lithuanian Defense Minister

    The Lithuanian Defense Minister states that Russia may redirect its focus to the Baltic region and Poland due to its failures in Ukraine.

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