A group of unidentified vandals splattered red paint on the entrance doors of Lithuania’s embassy in Moscow, prompting a formal protest from the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. The incident, captured in videos shared by media outlets, showed red handprints on the embassy sign and red paint under the entrance doors.
No one has claimed responsibility for the act, but Lithuania’s strong support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression has raised suspicions. The confrontation between the two countries escalated in April 2022, leading to diplomatic tensions and actions such as recalling ambassadors and downgrading ties.
The Foreign Ministry criticized Russian authorities for failing to prevent the vandalism and accused them of violating diplomatic rules. This incident followed an arson attack on the Russian Embassy in Vilnius, where a Lithuanian citizen was arrested.