It points to the key function of Poland. Lithuanian politician has no doubt

In an interview with Sestra.eu Jukneviciene breed She spoke, among others, of Lithuania's function as a NATO associate in ensuring safety in the region. As she stressed, her country “actively prepares defence plans and does what it can“ due to the fact that that is what Article 3 of the NATO Charter requires. However, all actions must be coordinated with the closest allies.

– Our defence plans are regional and cover the Baltic States and Poland, which are under the umbrella of NATO's collective defence. There is no separate plan for Lithuania, Latvia or another individual countries – she noted.

In her opinion, in the face of fresh challenges, the European Union is entering a fresh era that will focus on safety and defence.

War in Ukraine. “The Volunteer Coalition” and the function of Lithuania

When asked about the actions of the alleged willing coalition and whether it could be an alternate to the North Atlantic Alliance, the Lithuanian defence minister stressed that "Priority is NATO".

– Only NATO can make clear, comprehensive planning, due to the fact that it has resources, understands capabilities and accurately identifies military threats," she explained.

At the same time, Jukneviciene stressed that Security in the Baltic Sea and the surrounding countries is the absolute number one. It so concluded that the strategy of the countries of the region should be not to duplicate efforts but to complement and strengthen common safety and defence.

Rasa Jukneviciene: safety of Poland is our security

The MEP besides referred to the decision of Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia to retreat from the global convention on the prohibition of cluster ammunition and the termination of the Ottawa Convention.

– As for cluster ammo, This is only the end of a communicative that started at least six months ago, if not earlier, erstwhile the big-scale war in Ukraine began. (...) Unfortunately, this is simply a very delicate issue, but the usage of mines is essential to deter or defend against an aggressor – she said that Finland could join the initiative soon.

– If Poland is attacked, it will affect us all. Security of Poland is our security, like Latvia's security, she added.

In addition, the Jukneviciene Group believes that there should not be any "red lines" on the issue of Ukraine's assistance, especially since Russia's aggressive actions are directed not only against Ukraine but the European Union as a whole.

– We must be prepared for these challenges. Security and defence issues must be addressed at multiple levels: To counter direct military threats, counter hybrid war and fight espionage and sabotage, as fresh incidents in the Baltic Sea, she concluded.

Source: Sester.eu