A detailed report from Lithuania's intelligence agencies highlights the active role of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in identifying potential intelligence targets at border control points with the Kaliningrad region. The FSB's focus is particularly on individuals traveling to Russia for business or personal reasons, which has raised concerns about their intent to gather intelligence against Lithuania. The report emphasizes the vulnerability of these travelers, as they might not be aware of the FSB's activities aimed at recruitment or surveillance efforts.

Furthermore, the report notes that third country nationals residing in Lithuania, such as international logistics drivers, have also become targets of the FSB's intelligence operations. These individuals frequently travel to Russia for work, making them susceptible to scrutiny and potential exploitation. The FSB conducts thorough questioning of these travelers to assess any perceived threats they might pose, as well as to evaluate intelligence opportunities. This strategy indicates a broader trend of surveillance and potential coercion of foreign nationals.

In addition to these tactics, the Lithuanian government is taking steps to strengthen its stance against foreign intelligence activities. Changes to the penal code, subject to governmental approval, propose harsher penalties for involvement in foreign intelligence operations. This legislative effort reflects a heightened awareness of foreign threats and is aimed at safeguarding national security while ensuring that those cooperating with foreign services face significant repercussions. The intelligence community's alert underscores the increasing complexity of geopolitical relationships in the region, particularly involving Russia, Belarus, and China.