Recently, pro-Russian forces have been gaining popularity in Lithuania, attempting to undermine the country's defense capabilities...
"In Lithuania, up to a third of active voters are of varying degrees of 'softness.' I mean those people who not only write and speak, have a position, but also go to the polls and vote for parties, for politicians," noted Lithuanian political commentator Vytautas Bruveris.
According to him, in 2022 this part of society quieted down somewhat, but is now becoming active again. Moreover, the 'Dawn of Nyamunas' party, which represents their interests, has entered the ruling coalition in Lithuania.
"This is an unprecedented situation in Lithuania's history. They have legalized openly pro-Russian, anti-Western, anti-Ukrainian narratives. And importantly, they are now intensifying their assault on Lithuania's traditional security policy and international policy," added Bruveris.
For example, in Lithuania, there has been a heated discussion for over a year regarding the construction of a new large military training ground near the town of Kapčiamiestis in the Suwalki Corridor.
At the same time, the 'Dawn of Nyamunas' is actively opposing the project, as the creation of the training ground is allegedly going to lead to mass expropriation of agricultural lands and forests from local residents and worsen the environmental situation.
