Lithuania Condemns Russia Violating Airspace
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Lithuania said Russian planes entered its airspace. This happened on Thursday evening, according to the Lithuanian president. The president said this was a clear violation of Lithuania's land.
Lithuania's foreign ministry will talk to Russia's representatives. They want to complain about the airspace problem, said the president. The president wrote online that Europe must protect its skies.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its planes did not enter Lithuania. They said the planes were training near Kaliningrad. Russia said the planes followed all rules and did not cross borders.
Baltic countries are watching Russia because of the war in Ukraine. Recent drone events and plane problems make them worry. Some people think Russia is testing NATO's defenses.
Lithuania said two Russian planes flew into its airspace briefly. The planes were probably doing refueling drills near Kaliningrad. Spanish jets from NATO went to the area after the Russian planes left.
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What did Lithuania say about Russian planes?
Lithuania said Russian planes entered its airspace.
What will Lithuania's foreign ministry do?
Lithuania's foreign ministry will talk to Russia's representatives to complain about the airspace problem.
Why are Baltic countries worried about Russia?
Baltic countries are worried because of the war in Ukraine and recent drone events and plane problems.
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