{
  "id": 8498086,
  "title": "Lithuania And Partners Warn Russia NATO Is Ready For Collective Response",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/lithuania-and-partners-warn-russia-nato-is-ready-for-collective",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/lithuania-and-partners-warn-russia-nato-is-ready-for-collective-response/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lithuania, along with other regional partners, has cautioned Russia that NATO is prepared to respond collectively in the event of potential hybrid attacks against Ukraine’s allies, according to UATV English. Lithuanian officials disclosed intelligence suggesting Russia might attempt to carry out false-flag operations utilizing drones and missiles against nations supporting Ukraine. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys emphasized that Lithuania's intelligence aligns with that held by other regional countries. \"I want to assure everyone that Lithuania has the same intelligence information as other countries in the region. Therefore, I view the public statements by politicians as part of a coordinated campaign aimed at warning Russia not to attempt anything in the hope that Article 5 will not be invoked,\" Budrys stated. His remarks followed warnings from Poland regarding possible Russian hybrid attacks and apprehensions that Moscow could seek to test NATO's collective response readiness. The warnings emerged as several European countries reported incidents involving drones, airspace violations, and other suspected hybrid activities linked to Russia. France has also initiated preparations for potential Russian drone and cyberattacks, with President Emmanuel Macron ordering a plan to bolster the protection of critical infrastructure and vulnerable defense-industry facilities.",
  "summary": "Lithuania and other countries in the region have warned Russia that NATO is prepared to respond collectively to potential hybrid attacks against Ukraine’s partners, UATV English reports. Lithuanian officials said they have intelligence indicating that Russia could attempt to carry out false-flag operations involving drones and missiles against countries supporting Ukraine. Lithuanian Foreign…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}