Lithuania’s Role in Eastern Flank Security

Ms. Dovilė Šakalienė shares Lithuania’s urgent perspective on the precarious security environment along NATO’s eastern flank, citing persistent threats from Russia as a top concern. She emphasizes the need for enhanced regional cooperation and praises the strong strategic bond between Lithuania and Poland. Šakalienė outlines key areas for deeper integration, including joint military exercises, cyber defence initiatives, and intelligence sharing. She also stresses the importance of aligning EU and NATO efforts to reinforce collective deterrence. Highlighting Lithuania’s agility, innovation, and regional awareness, she positions her country as a proactive contributor to European and transatlantic defence resilience. This dialogue captures the resolve of front-line NATO states to bolster security through unity, preparedness, and forward-looking partnerships.