Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
BBC NewsTuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Russia and Lithuania.
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What happened
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Russia and Lithuania.
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