Lithuania’s National Emergency Spotlights Growing Hybrid Threats from Belarus and Russia

In a stark reminder that America’s adversaries remain relentless in testing the resilience of freedom-loving nations, Lithuania has declared a national emergency following repeated incursions by balloons originating from Belarus. These are not innocent meteorological instruments but deliberately launched vehicles carrying contraband and designed to disrupt vital civilian infrastructure. For weeks, Lithuania—our NATO ally on the eastern flank—has faced unprecedented disruptions as these balloons have forced shutdowns of its main airport, stranding thousands and threatening public safety. The Lithuanian government rightly cited this as a direct threat to national security interests, human life, and environmental safety. Is This the New...