The intelligence agency of Lithuania, one of the three Baltic states that has historically been wary of Russia, says that while Russia continues to invade Ukraine, it is preparing its military for the long-term conflict with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) around the Baltic Sea. He indicated that he is making preparations such as reorganization.
On the 7th, Lithuania's intelligence agency released a report assessing the country's security threats.
The report states that Russia's short-term goal is to expand its control over four eastern and southern regions, including Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts, and that in the long-term it aims to demilitarize Ukraine. He points out that he has not given up on his original plans, including
The analysis also states that the country has the ability to continue a war for two years, due to a stronger-than-expected economic situation due to large-scale investments in military industries and avoidance of economic sanctions.
Regarding the so-called "sanctions evasion," three intelligence agencies, including Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, are involved, and they are procuring equipment and parts that are subject to sanctions from Western countries via third countries.
The report also expressed the view that while Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, it is preparing to reorganize its military in anticipation of a long-term conflict with NATO around the Baltic Sea.