A recent briefing from Delfi highlights comments by Laurynas Kaschyunas, head of the Lithuanian Seimas National Security Committee, urging a reassessment of Lithuania’s border security with Russia and Belarus. The proposal centers on erecting anti-tank barriers along key frontier areas, drawing on Poland’s border measures as a reference point.
Kaschyunas explained that the idea of fortifications and other anti-mobility safeguards was discussed at a National Security Committee session held last summer. He noted that the plan is also reflected in political party platforms that prioritize stronger protections for the border. However, he added that the government did not provide strong institutional backing at that time, and therefore the issue should be reexamined and advanced now.
The Lithuanian lawmaker stressed a thorough approach to border defense, emphasizing that anti-tank obstacles should be complemented by a comprehensive surveillance framework. He pointed to the need for modern video monitoring to enhance situational awareness and rapid response across the frontier with the Kaliningrad region and Belarus.
In related regional coverage, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko criticized Poland’s border actions, calling them misguided in comments circulated by reporters. This exchange has added another layer to the broader regional conversation about border security and mobility controls in the Baltic region. Source: Delfi.