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According to Deutsche Welle, Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius confirmed in an interview that his country's airspace is part of NATO's area and that the threats come from Russia and Belarus.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Sinkevicius's statements reflect growing concern in Eastern Europe about Russian military expansion and its impact on NATO member states' security. In a broader context, the importance of defensive cooperation among NATO member states to counter shared threats is highlighted.
