VSD warns residents not to succumb to provocations by Belarusian intelligence
The Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) has issued a warning to residents against engaging with provocations from Belarusian intelligence efforts, specifically those disseminated on social media by individuals claiming to be Belarusian KGB officers.
The Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) has published a warning to the public regarding provocations originating from Belarusian intelligence. This follows the circulation of a YouTube video by someone claiming to be a Belarusian KGB officer, which discusses issues related to government injustice in Lithuania. The video encourages residents to reach out to the KGB for discussions via a 'secure channel,' highlighting a concerning tactic being employed by foreign intelligence services to recruit individuals within Lithuania. The VSD explicitly cautions against yielding to such provocations, firmly stating that involvement in the malicious activities of foreign intelligence could lead to severe legal consequences. This mark of caution comes as part of a broader awareness campaign about the activities of Russian and Belarusian intelligence, which frequently exploit social media platforms to identify and approach potential agents, as well as to maintain relationships with them. In order to combat these foreign efforts, the VSD has urged individuals to report any recruitment attempts or suspicious activity that they encounter. The agency emphasizes the importance of vigilance among citizens and stresses that they can assist in evaluating suspicious encounters, thereby enhancing national security and counteracting possible espionage activities from hostile nations.