Lithuanian parliament speaker warns of possible Russian provocation but cites lack of public information

The speaker of Lithuania’s parliament, Juozas Olekas, has acknowledged concerns over potential Russian provocations but stated that not all details can be disclosed due to a lack of public information, LRT reports.

Olekas told journalists on Tuesday that while Lithuania must monitor, analyse, and prepare for possible threats, he could not provide specifics. “I believe we must track, observe, and analyse this, and be ready. […] I do not have public information [about a possible attack or provocation]. […] Not everything we know can be discussed—there is no public information in this case. […] Non-public information is intended for analysis and decision-making,” he said.

His comments follow recent Russian accusations that Baltic states, including Lithuania, are allowing Ukrainian drones to use their airspace for strikes on Russian energy and military infrastructure. Moscow has also claimed, via state media, that such alleged drone activity poses a threat to the security of Russia’s Kaliningrad region.

Baltic and NATO officials have repeatedly stated that Ukrainian drones detected in the region were redirected off course by Russian electronic warfare measures. Earlier this week, Lithuanian presidential advisor Deividas Matulionis warned that Russia’s accusations could lead to “very serious provocations” against Lithuania.

Olekas described aggressive Russian policies and accusations as having become a “natural occurrence,” emphasising the need for vigilance without elaborating on potential responses.