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Lithuania Launches Vilnius Shield Amid Belarus Threat

6/12/2025

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Lithuania has unveiled the Vilnius Shield defense park, establishing 55 military roadblocks with robust anti-tank barriers. Mayor Valdas Benkunskas underscored the urgency of these measures to thwart potential threats from Belarus. With over a billion euros earmarked for defense, the nation is also gearing up municipalities for logistical hurdles ahead.

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Lithuania has unveiled the Vilnius Shield defense park, establishing 55 military roadblocks with robust anti-tank barriers. Mayor Valdas Benkunskas underscored the urgency of these measures to thwart potential threats from Belarus. With over a billion euros earmarked for defense, the nation is also gearing up municipalities for logistical hurdles ahead.