The country's defense minister added that the response to Putin's decision would be an even more powerful flow of weapons supporting Ukraine.

Lithuania will put its rapid reaction forces on high alert in connection with the announcement of partial mobilization in Russia.

Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas announced this on Twitter.

As Russia's military mobilisation will also take place near our borders, (Kaliningrad region), Lithuania's Rapid Reaction Force is being put on high alert to prevent any provocation from Russia.

Arvydas Anušauskas

Arvydas Anušauskas added that the response to Putin's decision would be an even more powerful flow of weapons in support of Ukraine, which is defending itself from genocide.

Recall that Lithuania, together with Poland, has a common border with the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation.