The Need for Increased Defense and Deterrence in the Baltic Region: Insights from Lithuanian Foreign Minister

“The events of the weekend show the reality of political instability in Russia, but also how quickly a convoy can move through its territory. It would only take 8-10 hours to arrive at our borders. This creates a more volatile environment for the region. We need to increase our defense and our means of deterrence,” said Gabrielius Landsbergis, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, in Paris on Tuesday.

The heads of diplomacy from the three Baltic countries met Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, to discuss the extraordinary developments over the weekend after the abortive mutiny of the Wagner group.