Sanaa: The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed Lithuania's warning that Russia may be preparing attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states, calling the claims a new batch of "horror stories."

According to Anadolu Agency, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed reporters in Moscow, countering recent remarks by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda. Peskov described the warnings as attempts to "brainwash" and prepare the public for increased militarization. He argued that creating an image of an enemy is a strategy to justify NATO's growing military presence in the Baltic region.

Nauseda earlier indicated that Lithuanian intelligence had detected potential Russian plans for limited "kinetic" operations targeting critical infrastructure in Lithuania and other Baltic states. However, no specific details regarding locations or timing were provided. The potential attacks could involve sabotage or drone strikes, according to Nauseda.

Peskov also mentioned ongoing communications with the United States, noting that Washington remains willing to mediate a settlement in Ukraine after dealing with the conflict involving Iran. He acknowledged that the US is currently focused on instability in the Middle East, particularly in the Persian Gulf region, which he described as entering a phase of degradation.

Despite these concerns, Peskov stated that the US has no immediate time for a Ukrainian settlement. Additionally, he refuted claims that Russia had sent messages to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy through Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who visited Kyiv earlier.