So, when asked by a journalist whether such a scenario of events is possible in the near future, he replied that he would like to answer with a clear “no”, but the threats of the Russian Federation against Lithuania make this impossible.
“After Russian threats against Lithuania over the issue of transit through this country, I must warn and state that if Russia touches the Lithuanian coast, it will be an Article 5 situation (NATO collective defense treaty – ed.), which will initiate a decisive NATO’s military response. This is a conflict with Russia,” Rasmussen said.
Recall, earlier it became known that in pursuance of EU sanctions against Russia the Lithuanian side cut off the Kaliningrad region from rail deliveries of goods subject to restrictions.
Thereafter Russia moved to open threats to Lithuania due to the transport blockade of Kaliningrad. Moscow has said that they are allegedly preparing to “protect their national interests” if the ban is not lifted in the near future.
Urgent and important messages about the war of Russia against Ukraine read on the channel RBC-Ukraine on Telegram.
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