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Putin may attack Baltics but hasn't made final decision yet, Lithuania says

Fri, August 07, 2026 - 14:53
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NATO is aware of the Kremlin leader's plans
Putin may attack Baltics but hasn't made final decision yet, Lithuania says Photo: Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)

Vladimir Putin is indeed already evaluating scenarios for attacks on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Despite this, he is not yet in a hurry to make a final decision, according to Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas.

The Kremlin has plans to carry out strikes against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region.

Moscow has not yet abandoned the idea of using Ukrainian drones to blame Kyiv for everything.

However, according to Kaunas, Putin has not yet made a final decision regarding this operation.

"As of today, there is no decision to carry out any operation. There are also no direct threats that something will happen in the near future or even tomorrow," the Lithuanian Defense Minister emphasizes.

According to him, allies are closely monitoring how the Kremlin is planning its next steps.

Kaunas notes that many NATO countries have already issued warnings about possible provocations.

"They have repeatedly stated very clearly: we see, we hear, we know—so don’t do this," the Lithuanian Defense Minister says.

Earlier, US intelligence warned of Putin's plans for a war with NATO.

It also came to light what kind of provocation the Kremlin had devised to frame Ukraine.

Recently, Poland's Foreign Minister explained what to expect next from Putin.

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