RIA Novosti floats 'short SVO' against Lithuania, escalating rhetoric

Russian state agency RIA Novosti published an article by Alexander Nosovich, a Valdai Club co-founder, suggesting a potential short military operation ('SVO') against Lithuania. This marks a notable escalation in official Russian rhetoric toward a NATO member, though it remains an opinion piece rather than a government statement. The publication signals potential intent to test NATO resolve, but actual military action is uncertain.