"You cannot believe that the intentions of Russia will be just to stop and do nothing," he said, stressing that any ceasefire would provide Russia a break to rebuild its military capabilities. Nauseda also raised concerns about potential Russian targets, including Ukraine and the Baltic countries, should the war reach a ceasefire.Lithuania, a country with a history of Soviet occupation until 1990, faces ongoing fears of Russian aggression. Its geographical position, bordering Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and Moscow’s ally Belarus, makes Lithuania vulnerable to further conflict. Nauseda explained that, even after a potential resolution to the war in Ukraine, Lithuania will remain exposed to threats from Russia for the foreseeable future. "You always have the threat from the East, and you must be aware and take all the necessary precautionary measures in order not to be attacked," he cautioned.Lithuania recently committed to increasing its defense spending to at least 5% of its GDP, following a push from U.S.