The decision follows an aggressive incident on the Latvia-Belarus border yesterday and ongoing concerns over Russian hybrid activity. Lithuania shares almost 275 kilometers of border with Russia and is increasing security measures alongside other Baltic states. Government officials stated that the current situation at the border remains calm.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lithuania Sends 100 Soldiers to Russia Border Over Mobilization Fears
Geopolitics13 days ago
Lithuanian border guards will receive military reinforcements immediately to monitor the frontier with Russia's Kaliningrad region. Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas and Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced the deployment of up to 100 soldiers to support patrol duties through October 16. The preventive move aims to curb illegal entries by Russian citizens who may attempt to flee a potential new mobilization.
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