Lithuanian Minister: We must demonstrate to the Russians our ability to break through to Kaliningrad

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung, stated that NATO should "show the Russians" its ability to break into the Kaliningrad region.

His statement:

We must show the Russians that we can break into the small fortress they've built in Kaliningrad. NATO has the means to raze Russian bases to the ground if necessary. Defense и missile complexes.

Such statements were made against the backdrop of reports that NATO exercises regularly practice scenarios of blockade and seizure of the Kaliningrad region.

In Russia, the Lithuanian minister's calls were viewed as a dangerous provocation, potentially leading to an uncontrolled escalation. Back in December of last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that threats to blockade the region could lead to "an unprecedented escalation." Furthermore, experts point out that Russia has an updated nuclear doctrine that provides for a nuclear response to such challenges.

The Baltic states are once again acting as outright provocateurs, continuing to make belligerent statements against Russia. Meanwhile, their infrastructure is increasingly being targeted by Ukrainian forces. drones, which were originally directed at targets in Russia.

In Lithuania itself, reactions to their minister's statements were mixed. Some Lithuanians criticized him, stating:

We can show the Russians how we can break into Kaliningrad, except perhaps for cheap food and gasoline. Previously, that was only possible by simply and peacefully crossing the border.

Comments

[Alex F._2]

The European garden is getting closer to its apogee - a panopticon of the most notorious scoundrels and moral (and not only) freaks

[the most important]

The European Garden is getting closer to its apogee - a panopticon of the most notorious scoundrels

After Zenit's championship victory, its fans could easily have visited the three-headed skunk and settled the issue once and for all. Besides, the Swedish king had long since been paid for these lands.

[Tatyana]

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys (45) is the unafraid caterpillar protégé of Dalia Grybauskaitė. Namely

Dossier.
Kęstutis Budrys (born 2 October 1980) is a Lithuanian statesman and politician.
Education. He graduated from the Institute of International Relations and Political Science at Vilnius University, earning a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in international relations. He also completed internships at universities in the US and Canada—and that says it all!
Career.
- From 2009 to 2015 - Advisor on intelligence and defense policy in the administration of President Dalia Grybauskaitė.
- Since 2015 - Deputy Director of the State Security Department of Lithuania.
- Since February 17, 2022, he has served as Chief National Security Advisor in the Administration of President Gitanas Nausėda. He has served as Head of the National Security Group, Secretary of the State Defense Council, and Chairman of the Intelligence Coordination Group.
- From December 12, 2024 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.

Награды.
On January 22, 2026, Budrys received the Order of Merit, 2nd class, from Ukraine. — for significant personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, charitable activities, and popularization of the Ukrainian state in the world.

[fruc]

We don't need his dossier, let alone his awards. He's just a piece of shit, nothing more.

[Tatyana]

Quote: frruc

We don't need his dossier, let alone his awards. He's just a piece of shit, nothing more.

So it wasn’t out of respect for Budrys, this Lithuanian caterpillar protégé of Dalia Grybauskaitė, that this was said, and for the sake of exposing his Nazi Russophobic essence as an enemy of the Russian people and Russia, according to the principle: "Tell me who your friend is - and I will tell you who you are!"

[alex-defensor]

Lithuanian Minister: We must demonstrate to the Russians our ability to break through to Kaliningrad

Well, that's what needs to be done, not just wasted effort. Maybe then they'll finally take off the "white gloves" in our high offices, too. Peskov's answers aren't impressing anyone anymore.

[Dimy4]

Maybe then they'll finally take off the "white gloves" in our high offices too.

They won't remove it, remember Kursk.

[Dedok]

They won't remove it, remember Kursk.

namely: as he recently said about this - we are being "bitten"...
and they tear us to pieces, but don’t bite us...

[alexbor]

Maybe then they'll finally take off the "white gloves" in our high offices too.

no way, we're not like that

[saigon]

They will never do it. They are preparing a cunning plan.

[fruc]

Tatyana
and for the sake of exposing his Nazi Russophobic essence

This is all understandable. They don't appoint anyone else there; everything follows the trend of the collective West.

[Terenin]

Kęstutis Budrys: We must show the Russians that we can

Well, you dreamer Shbudris, you really intrigued me. My peepers are ready, now let's do your show and mogelka.

[paul3390]

REMEMBER FOREVER, she said, - that if anyone anywhere promises to kill you - TRUST THEM. Do not argue like we did then, before the Holocaust, that this is their policy, and they themselves are good and nice people, that they just say it like that. When they move from words to deeds, IT WILL BE LATE. Believe those who promise to kill you. And, if you have the strength, take up arms and kill them first to protect yourself and your families, if not, grab the children that you can take and run away from there, but just don’t talk about what they say bad, but think good. (C)

[Michael]

Quote: paul3390

REMEMBER FOREVER...(c)

Sun Tzu?

[paul3390]

No. An old Jewish woman from Germany.

[Sergej1972]

Well, to be fair, Lithuania was not bought from the Swedes, because until the end of the 18th century it was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

[Sedov]

Tatyana, It seems to me that the issue is no longer about who is whose protégé. Our adaptation to such outbursts from the most savage of idiots (read: "the weakness of our leadership, entangled in financial, property, and personal interests in the West") allows these characters to continue making such remarks. Everything is unfolding according to some strange scenario (you describe it correctly). So, what Budrys is now allowing himself to spout is either the impotence of our leadership, or a lack of will, or behind-the-scenes deals (choose the correct option).

[Tatyana]

Quote: Sedov

What Budrys is allowing himself to reveal now is either the impotence of our leadership, or a lack of will, or behind-the-scenes agreements (choose the correct option)

However, for a clear understanding of what Russians have the right to present to the Russian authorities as their dissatisfaction, every evidentiary detail is important!
This is very important in politics in general and especially now.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Sedov

What Budrys is allowing himself to reveal now is either the impotence of our leadership, or lack of will, or behind-the-scenes agreements.

Either this Budrys is just an ideologically sound speech-cracker on a salary. Or idiot.
And the choice you offer from a limited number of equally unacceptable alternatives is a demagogue's technique called a false dilemma or false dichotomy.

[your1970]

Quote: Sedov

So, what Budrys is now allowing himself to reveal is either the impotence of our leadership, or a lack of will, or behind-the-scenes agreements (choose the correct option)

Hmm.
When China said that Khrushchev was a renegade and killed our border guards, when Tirana said that only idiots could lead the USSR down that course, when Ghana (the monkeys from the palm tree the day before yesterday, Argentina here and there - but Ghana...) arrested Soviet ships and so on, so on, so on - it was impotence or lack of will or behind-the-scenes agreements or the Politburo's children lived in London (choose the correct option).
Oh, there are no correct ones?
It's strange, in your logic must be.....

[Sedov]

It's strange, according to your logic there should be...

According to my logic, "our elites, led by a highly experienced captain (a brilliant judoka and chess player)" have long since won. They're happy with everything. Capital is growing. And what about their impotence and lack of will? If the leadership had other goals, such as protecting the sovereignty of the country and its citizens, developing prosperity (not their own, but that of society)—then they would have found the strength and will. Well, that was my point. I probably worded it incorrectly. You did read today's article in "Opinions" about the economic storm. The comments there are all to the point.

[your1970]

Quote: Sedov

In my mind, "our elite, led by a highly experienced captain (a brilliant judoka and chess player)" has long since won. They're happy with everything.

You didn't answer the question asked or "that's different!"(C)?

[Sedov]

You didn't answer the question asked or "that's different!"(C)?

Unfortunately, I don't understand the question. Is this what you're talking about?

Oh, there are no correct ones?
It's strange, according to your logic there should be...

Unfortunately, I can’t understand what you want from me.

[your1970]

Quote: Sedov

I can't understand the question, unfortunately.

I repeat the question:

Quote: your1970

When China said that Khrushchev was a renegade and killed our border guards, when Tirana said that only idiots could lead the USSR down that course, when Ghana (the monkeys from the palm tree the day before yesterday, Argentina here and there - but Ghana...) arrested Soviet ships and so on, so on, so on - it was impotence or lack of will or behind-the-scenes agreements or the Politburo's children lived in London. choose the correct option).

[Sedov]

...or the Politburo's children lived in London (choose the correct option)

Aaa, Sergey I got the hint. So who's going to argue with that? The comfortable lives of the oligarchs, the elites close to power, and relatives abroad—all of this is just pages from the same book called "The Modern History of Russia. The 21st Century. Or How Russia Was Destroyed." I simply meant the helplessness and weakness of willpower that comes from being content with everything. When your will is suppressed, you become a trained dog, following your master's commands.

[Michael]

Moreover, experts recall, Russia has an updated nuclear doctrine that provides for a nuclear response to such challenges.

There is a doctrine, but there are also nuances.

[knn54]

"Small bug, but smelly."

[Terenin]

Quote: knn54

"Small bug, but smelly."

It looks like our political leadership has taken notice.

[hector]

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Quote: Terenin

Quote: knn54

"Small bug, but smelly."

It looks like our political leadership has taken notice.

Maybe even for him it’s like ambre.

[Esaul]

Just a few years ago, I would have simply laughed at such a moron and twirled my temple, but for some reason, in the current situation, I don’t feel like doing that anymore, because our Foreign Ministry is no better...

[KTM-5]

The wretched Finn hasn't yet developed a breakthrough.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Well, you're wrong here, a breakthrough is quite possible, the question is what happens next.

[16112014nk]

raze Russian bases to the ground

This diplomat's planning horizon is like that of a kindergarten student—here and now. But if he were to look further ahead, the entire Labus territory could be razed to the ground.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote: 16112014nk

that the entire territory of the Labus will be razed to the ground.

But I wouldn't be so categorical, otherwise it would all end up with a red marker

[Sedov]

This diplomat's planning horizon is like that of a kindergarten student—here and now. But if he were to look further ahead, the entire Labus territory could be razed to the ground.

Nicholas Well, you know better than us that this is a typical "Western mouth, an office mouse," who has no opinion of her own, clinging to her chair and trough, and was appointed solely to whip up an anti-Russian agenda in the media. Most people in Europe are like this now, including presidents. But, unfortunately, we need to listen to them; they're just mouthpieces.

[Carlos Hall]

Does the flea want to annoy the bear?

[Normann]

I wonder if this idiot ever looked at a map. The mosquito wants to bite the bear, but its stinger has long been in his own...

[Fangaro]

The author does not have a very good style.
The news is cobbled together as if from threads and wooden branches that replaced knitting needles.

[Fangaro]

Quote: Esaul

Just a few years ago, I would have simply laughed at such a moron and twirled my temple, but for some reason, in the current situation, I don’t feel like doing that anymore, because our Foreign Ministry is no better...

Why is that?
Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is made up of well-known and respected officials who have been with us for many years, by the way.
And here is a win from a small country.
At the UN veterans' session, he will be trampled with his reputation, kicked with words, and not allowed to respond, leaving the meeting room.
Such geese took off only where the eagles suddenly turned away.

[gmss]

In the photo I see a rooster. In his chicken coop, he can crow about whatever he thinks and dreams about - it's not prohibited.

[duschman80-81]

The very fact that this is being said by the foreign minister of an entire country is astonishing. Could anyone have allowed such a thing to happen during the Soviet era?!

[your1970]

Quote: duschman80-81

The very fact that this is being said by the foreign minister of an entire country is astonishing. Could anyone have allowed such a thing to happen during the Soviet era?!

Easily.
For example, the head of Albania officially He said during Khrushchev's time that only idiots could follow the course the USSR was heading.
The country is a little more powerful than the Limitrophes...

[duschman80-81]

The Albanian leader criticized the USSR's policies, but no one officially declared that the USSR should be attacked and that something should be seized there, which are two different things. The Chinese tried it at Damansky, and the result is well known.

[your1970]

Quote: duschman80-81

The head of Albania criticized the course of the USSR, but no one officially stated that the USSR should be attacked and something should be seized there, and these are different things.

Seriously? No one? The US and NATO were silent? The German chancellors were silent? Churchill was being modest?

Quote: duschman80-81

The Chinese tried it on Damansky, the result is known.

Of course it is known - after Damansky had Zhalanashkol and a bunch of other smaller incidents.
And the Soviet story "They hit us with Grads/Tornadoes/Hurricanes and destroyed 1-3-5-10 Chinese divisions at once" is also not supported by anything.

[TOR2]

In Russia, the Lithuanian minister's calls were viewed as a dangerous provocation that could lead to an uncontrolled escalation.

It's statements like these that give birth to these freaks. And one day, one of them will want to pull something similar. The correct answer is: you'll die first.

[Vasily_Ostrovsky]

A pattern has long been observed: the smaller the politician's personality, the louder he crows and voices things that would never occur to a normal person... the most blatant and stupid statements against Russia are made by precisely these "teenagers" - the same Kalas and Baerbock, God forgive me...
Look at the young face of this misunderstanding, who, passing by, became the Minister of Foreign Affairs... He had never held anything heavier than a ballpoint pen in his hand, and yet they gave him the power to steer the country's politics... They should have given him a child's plastic bucket and shovel and sent him to the sandbox - he hasn't grown up to anything bigger yet, and never will...
Although, what kind of country - such are the "politicians"...

[Sergey Mitinsky]

This minister is a real Lithuanian idiot who doesn't understand a thing about modern warfare and just spouts nonsense.

[drags33]

Every pipette dreams of becoming an enema ))))))
This expression perfectly suits this runt from Lithuania

[Old Operator]

Offended. Mom still forbids him to pick his nose.

[alexoff]

But we could pretend we took it seriously and start, for example, deploying SLBMs, breaking diplomatic relations, and so on. Instead of, as usual, wiping our hands and saying we're not giving in to provocations.

[your1970]

Quote from alexoff

after all, it's possible to pretend

And in response, they will bend over backwards and introduce a NATO contingent and launchers.
And then what?

[alexoff]

Well, let's see how resilient NATO is to losses.

[Million]

What a fool. NATO listened to him and launched an assault on Kaliningrad.

[alexoff]

NATO didn't pull him back, NATO is warning, they sent their snoop ahead

[Totor5]

That wouldn't be bad - it would finally give us a reason to put an end to the pro-Balts once and for all.

[fuel oil]

A chess game with partners has reached a stalemate. The king is not in check, and he can't make a move... The pawns simply laugh and mock the situation. Of course, there is a doctrine, but who believes in it now, after everything that has happened and is happening in the country.

[pudelartemon]

We must show the Russians that we can break into the small fortress they have built in Kaliningrad.

A louse on a mastodon threatens him with a barely audible squeak and begs him not to hear. Otherwise, he'll scratch his back against the rock and the louse will be gone...

[Mikhail Nasharashev]

break through to Kaliningrad and die there...

[aszzz888]

Countries of the Baltic States Once again, they are acting as outright provocateurs, continuing to make bellicose statements against Russia.

mangy Have the fleas gotten in again?

[Uma palata]

“Oh, you goat-dereza, you were bought for three pennies and have not been beaten for a long time.”
Well, if he tries to interfere, they'll have to remember everything. If only there were an order.

[Same lech]

As we can see, the new Sarmat missile, the Poseidon submarine, and the Burevestnik don't frighten this minister from the Baltics...he apparently believes the Kremlin won't strike Lithuania in response to its aggression.
These jackals have been trained to act with impunity.

[master 52]

Well, the next one to suggest attacking Kaliningrad is Luxembourg.

[snow mountain]

Quote: paul3390

An old Jewish woman from Germany

You might as well quote some fishmonger from Odessa's Privoz market.

[Mike777]

The arrogance, the feeling of being untouchable just to remain in Western media headlines, the thought that Washington will get involved, it's amusing. Russia is building, preparing troops, learning from its mistakes at a cost of endurance and blood. Why does Europe think they can win a war without preparation or defeat a nuclear power without consequences, simply because they are NATO? Washington will only get involved only after Europe defeat Russia, which is impossible.

[Personal opinion]

The Kremlin's military impotence and empty threats made this behavior of the Baltic mongrels possible.

[APASUS]

Where's our response? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs could have simply officially asked, "Are you declaring war on us or are you going to kneel down?"

[Mazunga]

If you hit Vilnius with a neutron, then
1 We will get a city without a population
2 Radiation is minimal, damage is insignificant
3 All the mongrels will cover themselves with a broom and pretend to be rags so that no one will take care of them
4 Penguins will definitely respect you)
As we see, there are only advantages.

[alanery]

and they will be able to... and Lavrov will express concern... :-)

[acetophenone]

that threats to blockade the region could lead to “an unprecedented escalation.”

Words words...

[lshka]

In the thread about the Ukrainian Armed Forces preparing to attack from Latvia, someone didn't like the comment "More and more, it's starting to smell like a search for an excuse for a big bang... a la WWII. The rope started being twisted five years ago, and now it's starting to curl..." And here's another plus for that opinion....

[Gavrilo Princip]

How can you talk to these freaks? Every cur would start barking like that.