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The Belarusian military, alongside Russian forces, has intensified hybrid attacks on Lithuania, utilizing border incidents to showcase NATO's perceived inadequacies. A Lithuanian Armed Forces review highlights that Minsk and Moscow aim to sway public opinion, asserting that Lithuania's defense is compromised.

Last summer, Russian drones and fighter jets violated Lithuanian airspace, while contraband balloon launches surged, prompting airport closures. Belarus claims NATO's military spending growth is excessive, while its own defense budget remains modest. Belarus urges OSCE nations to engage in military dialogue to improve security amid rising tensions.