Belarus has its own goals in Lithuania and Latvia, opposition claims
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Belarusian opposition figure Pavel Latushka claims Alexander Lukashenko is continuing hybrid aggression against Lithuania and Latvia.
- Latushka alleges tunnels are being built into Lithuania and migrants are being pushed into Latvia as part of a strategy with Vladimir Putin.
- The opposition figure stated that "the forecasts are not good" regarding Belarus's intentions towards the Baltic states.
Belarusian opposition figure Pavel Latushka alleges that President Alexander Lukashenko is pursuing a hybrid aggression strategy against Lithuania and Latvia, in coordination with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Latushka claims that tunnels are being constructed into Lithuania and that migrants are being directed towards Latvia as part of this coordinated effort. He described the situation as a continuation of hybrid warfare tactics aimed at destabilizing the region.
According to Latushka, the "forecasts are not good" regarding Belarus's intentions towards the Baltic states. This suggests a belief that the current actions are precursors to further escalations or more significant destabilization attempts.
The statement implies a strategic partnership between Belarus and Russia, where both nations are allegedly using non-military means, such as migration flows and clandestine operations, to exert pressure on neighboring countries.
the forecasts are not good
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.