In Vilnius, a provocative inscription in Belarusian has drawn attention after it was discovered on a memorial plaque commemorating the Lithuanian Council's decision to restore the independent democratic Lithuanian state in 1918. This incident was reported at 9 a.m. by members of the public, which included a photograph of the inscription. The local police have confirmed that the 3rd Police Commissioner of Vilnius City is investigating the circumstances surrounding this occurrence.

Additionally, the inscription has raised alarms due to its proximity to a previous incident involving the defacement of a monument dedicated to Vincas Kudirka, the author of Lithuania's national anthem. Police spokesperson Tomas Bražėnas indicated that the report regarding the inscription on Totorių Street will likely be connected to the ongoing investigation concerning the vandalism of the Kudirka monument. Last week, two unidentified individuals covered the Kudirka monument with red paint before fleeing the scene, heightening concerns about public sentiment and the acts of defacement in the capital.

The police are gathering materials related to both incidents, which reflect ongoing tensions surrounding historical and national symbols in Lithuania. Such events raise implications concerning national identity and the challenges posed by the presence of Belarusian symbols in the public space, especially against the backdrop of current geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly between Lithuania and Belarus.