“According to our estimation, Russia is not preparing for an overall military intervention into Ukraine, but we do not rule out the possibility of Russia taking limited military actions against Ukraine, therefore we need to stay firm and united in our support to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and inviolability of borders. We have to retain the point of the Russian-Belarusian military relations on NATO agenda. The Alliance should continue monitoring the situation. We would like to receive a NATO assessment on how a further Russian-Belarusian integration is likely to affect our capabilities,” A. Anušauskas said to his Latvian counterpart.
A. Anušauskas and his delegation paid a visit to the Adazi Training Area to see the Latvian-built unmanned aerial vehicles and meet with Chief of Defence of Latvia Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalniņš.
Lithuania presides over the Baltic Defence Cooperation this year. The areas of most intense cooperation are the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission, service-level cooperation, and joint training events. Trilateral and bilateral projects, such as the Baltic Naval Squadron, Baltic Defence College, development of the regional maritime situation awareness capability, have been ongoing for years. The Baltic countries are also synchronizing capabilities, coordinating joint procurements, and organizing joint exercises and training. Another key priority in the Baltic cooperation is the implementation of simplified procedures for deployment and movement of allied forces in the Baltic region.
While in Latvia, Minister A. Anušauskas seized the opportunity to officially invite Minister of Defence A. Pabriks to the Baltic Defence Ministerial planned to be held in Lithuania in May.
