Over the past week, several drones have crashed in the Baltic countries in connection with Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure facilities, including the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Oblast. The government in Kiev expressed regret and apologized for the incidents.
Kremlin propagandists and the authorities in Moscow nevertheless insist that the Baltic countries allegedly gave Ukraine permission to use their airspace.
— These countries have received appropriate warning. If these regimes, these countries, are reasonable enough, they will listen. If not, we will have to react, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, repeating Russian lies.
Lithuanian Government: Ukraine should inform the Baltic countries about drones flying near them
During a press conference last Tuesday, Lithuanian Deputy Defense Minister Tomas Godliauskas said that Ukraine should inform the Baltic states about Ukrainian drones flying near their territories.
Godliauskas also informed that Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas, during last week's visit to Kiev, discussed, among others, with representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, issues of information exchange and air defense.
Asta Skaisgiryte, adviser to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, announced this week that talks are being held with Ukraine on the possibility of warning the Baltic states about drones that are expected to fly near their borders.
