Lithuanian president urges calm as border defense expands

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has urged the public to remain calm as military presence and fortification efforts increase along the country's border with Russia. Nausėda emphasized that taking early precautionary measures is necessary to prevent potential risks, noting that "it is better to take additional security measures in good time to prevent risks than to react belatedly."

Beyond border defense, Nausėda highlighted broader national security challenges, including gaps in Lithuania's air defense capabilities and delays in joint drone manufacturing projects with Ukraine. He also addressed internal friction between defense ministry leadership and the military, alongside concerns over a recent defense ministry social gathering that he warned would harm public trust. Additionally, Nausėda pointed to lessons learned from recent severe storms affecting the region.

Sources: 15min, LSM