The actions of Russia in Ukraine have weakened the sense of security Lithuanians. Although officially it is said that in Lithuania, which is a member of NATO, can not be repeated Ukrainian scenario, Lithuania armor and prepare residents for the possibility of invasion.
– The Baltic States, in contrast to Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, belong to a different security zone – recalls in an interview with PAP Lithuanian political scientist specializing in Ukrainian, Alvydas Medalinskas. 
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“Russia is unpredictable”
He admits, however, that “Russia is unpredictable and no one knows where this line, which already does not exceed”. – We need to prepare for various possible scenarios – says Medalinskas.
– When Ukraine will no longer be broken, it’s time for other neighbors – says the spiritual leader of the Lithuanian Vytautas Landsbergis conservatives.
– We have to be prepared to meet the enemy – adds the country’s defense minister Juozas Olekas.
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This year, Lithuania’s defense spending will amount to about one-third more than last year. The approved budget provides that the Ministry will receive 427.5 million, which is equivalent to 1.1 per cent. Lithuania acquire military equipment, weapons and ammunition.
At the end of December, the Lithuanian parliament has authorized the use of force by the army in time of peace in the event of a serious threat to national security. In January, appeared to guide the detailed description of how to behave in the event of invasion, on how to join the civil resistance. A few weeks ago it was decided to raise the terrorist threat by one level, from the lowest to low.
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… and tightens penalties
In the fear of the so-called. Hybrid War, a few days ago the Lithuanian government has tightened penalties for wearing military uniforms, as well as the various parts of his uniform without power. On Saturday, while Lithuania will end five-day tactical exercises Interaction 2015 (Saveika 2015). For the first time almost 2 thousand. Lithuanian soldiers on the military and the two cities have practiced action, when the enemy does not open military operations.
This does not preclude the possibility of challenge also.
possible provocations
According Medalinskasa “as a reason for provocation could serve going through Lithuania Russian military transit to Kaliningrad region, or recently called in Vilnius discussion about whether it is justified to present at the Green Bridge sculptures” set here in the Soviet times: a pair of Soviet soldiers, peasants, workers and students.
– The challenge can be used also national minorities in Lithuania, mostly Polish minority, which is the largest in the country and well organized – says Medalinskas. Poles in Lithuania constitute 6.6 per cent., And the Russians – 5.8 percent. 
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Hybrid War
Attempts have already been made provocation. A few weeks ago on Facebook profile appeared in Polish and Russian “Vilnius’s Republic of China,” asking for the Polish “green men” on the Vilnius region mostly inhabited by Poles and conduct a referendum on there. Detachment of the region from Lithuania. Profile was quickly removed, and the Lithuanian Prosecutor General’s Office launched an investigation.
The Polish-Lithuanian historical events and unresolved problems from years of Lithuanian Poles induce caution and lack of trust in the relationship Lithuanians and Poles living in Lithuania. Dependent on the mutual distrust depends Moscow and used to include Russian-language media in Lithuania.
Russian channels popular among minorities
Conducted in January, an opinion poll shows that nearly 70 percent. Lithuanians information about events in Ukraine derives from Lithuanian television stations, while the majority of representatives of national minorities – nearly 60 percent. – This information is transmitted acquires Lithuanian Russian channels. The survey also revealed that 55 per cent. Lithuanians for the conflict in Ukraine blames Russia and only 16 percent. representatives of national minorities believe that Russia is to blame. The other lay blame on Ukraine, the European Union, the USA. 
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Lithuanian media a lot of talk about the situation in Ukraine. Subject is the leading theme of Ukrainian Lithuanian newspapers, websites, television and radio messages. This interest in Ukraine has Medalinskasa Lithuanian political scientist. – Finally, we begin to realize that our security is correlated to the Security Service of Ukraine – he said.
Medalinskas praises military and political actions of the authorities of the country in order to enhance security. It also indicates that it is important now to stay calm and not invoking panic in the community.
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Author: jj MTOM / PAP
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