Lithuania accuses Russia of violating airspace: ‘Blatant breach of international law’

Published October 24, 2025 9:58am ET



Lithuania, on Thursday, became the latest NATO member to accuse Russia of violating its airspace, warning global allies the incident “confirms the importance of strengthening European air defense readiness.”

Moscow denied that any incursion took place after Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said two Russian military aircraft violated the country’s airspace for under twenty seconds.

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