Lithuania recently protested against Russia after a civilian aircraft entered its airspace without permission. The incident occurred on June 30 when a Russian plane entered Lithuanian airspace over the Baltic Sea for about a minute. In response, Lithuania summoned diplomatic representatives from Russia’s embassy in Vilnius, demanding an explanation and measures to prevent future violations.
Russia has been increasing pressure on NATO states in the Baltic region, leading to several incidents of airspace violations. NATO aircraft have intercepted Russian planes flying without flight plans, raising concerns about Russian provocation. Russia has also been accused of GPS jamming affecting commercial flights over the Baltic Sea.
These actions indicate Russia’s ongoing efforts to test NATO’s response in the region. In May, Russia attempted to change maritime borders unilaterally, leading to swift condemnation. Such incidents highlight the growing tensions in the Baltic Sea area.