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Kaunas: Lithuania Clearly Identifies the Aggressor

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Lithuania is facing hybrid operations by hostile states alongside the Baltic countries and Europe, Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas says.
  • Kaunas says Lithuania can identify the aggressor and respond objectively.
  • Retired Colonel Gintaras Bagdonas argues that defence starts with citizensโ€™ preparedness rather than weaponry.

Lithuania clearly identifies the aggressor as the Baltic states and Europe confront hybrid operations by hostile countries, Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas says.

Kaunas also says Lithuania is capable of responding to the situation objectively.

Retired Colonel Gintaras Bagdonas offers a different emphasis on national defence. In his view, the countryโ€™s defence does not begin with weapons, but with the preparedness of its citizens.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.