The Globalist Lithuania sounds the alarm over Belarussian balloons. Is Europe still too soft on provocation?
Dec 10, 2025
Lithuania is on high alert after Belarusian weather balloons prompted a nationwide emergency. As Andrew Mueller explains hybrid harassment, the discussion turns to Europe's tolerance of provocations from the Moscow ally. Exiled journalist Hanna Liubakova reveals the Belarusian regime’s involvement and evolving tactics. The duo explores Lithuania's limited response options, local impacts like travel disruptions, and the psychological effects on citizens. Meanwhile, international political shifts in Czechia and rising concerns over social media bans are also on the table.
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Low-Cost Hybrid Warfare Scales Damage
- Hybrid attacks like mass balloon drops are extremely low-cost and low-risk for the perpetrator.
- Andrew Mueller warns they can cause outsized economic and reputational damage to the target country.
Airport Disruptions Hit Wider Economy
- Repeated airport closures have measurable economic ripple effects on airlines and tourism.
- Andrew Mueller notes carriers like Finnair cut services and passengers reconsider travel choices.
State Of Emergency Is Mostly Symbolic
- Declaring a state of emergency signals action but offers limited practical fixes.
- Andrew Mueller notes shooting down balloons risks greater harm and limited deterrence.