Kremlin Rejects Lithuanian Accusations of Planned Attack on Baltic Infrastructure
The Russian government has firmly rejected accusations by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda that Moscow is preparing an attack on critical infrastructure in the Baltic region. The Kremlin dismissed the claims as a pretext to strengthen NATO’s military presence in the area.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the allegations are an old narrative deliberately revived to build a perception of threat. According to him, the move is intended to sway public opinion in favour of increased military spending.
‘This is just another series of horror stories to continue brainwashing and preparing the population for further militarisation,’ Peskov told reporters in Moscow on Wednesday.
Peskov added that the Baltic states are attempting to portray Russia as an enemy to justify the expansion of NATO defence infrastructure. He assessed that this strategy is used to draw more Western military assets to Russia’s borders.
Earlier, President Gitanas Nauseda claimed his intelligence services had detected indications of a planned limited Russian military operation, including potential sabotage and drone attacks. However, Nauseda did not specify the exact location or timing of the alleged threat.
On a separate note, Peskov also addressed the role of the United States in the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that Moscow is still receiving signals that Washington is willing to act as a mediator once tensions in the Middle East subside. He noted that the US focus is currently divided due to the unstable situation in the Persian Gulf.
‘America currently has no time for a settlement in Ukraine because the situation in the Persian Gulf region is once again entering a phase of degradation,’ Peskov added.
Regarding other diplomatic issues, the Kremlin denied the existence of any special message from President Vladimir Putin to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conveyed via Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Peskov confirmed there was no communication passed on during Vucic’s visit to Kyiv on Wednesday morning.