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Lithuania is once again facing a hybrid attack from #Belarus. This time, smuggling balloons are being used to disrupt civil aviation& cause damage. Ahead of today’s #FAC, I underlined that #Lithuania is doing its job to protect its border. Now the #EU must send a strong message through additional... show more

Kęstutis Budrys

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