Inga Ruginiene

Inga Ruginiene is the Prime Minister of Lithuania. She has declared a nationwide emergency situation in response to a series of incursions from neighboring Belarus by weather balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes. The move comes amid growing tension between Lithuania and its neighbor over the issue, with concerns that Minsk is engaging in hybrid warfare and testing NATO defenses. Recent events include hundreds of weather balloons being sent to Lithuania this year, disrupting flights and stirring alarm. This development highlights the current geopolitical tensions between Lithuania and Belarus, as well as the country's efforts to bolster security and protect its national interests.