Lithuania Accuses Russia of Orchestrating Attack on Exiled Navalny Aide

The assault on Leonid Volkov in Vilnius has heightened concerns over Kremlin's influence in Baltic countries and the safety of Russian exiles.

A Lithuanian official labeled the attack on Kremlin critic Leonid Volkov as 'political terrorism,' implicating Moscow in the incident.
Volkov, a former aide to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was assaulted with tear gas and a hammer in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The attack has raised fears of Russian secret service infiltrations in the Baltic countries, with Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia on high alert.
Volkov, blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin for the assault, vows to continue working despite the dangers faced by Russian exiles.
The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between Russia and the Baltic states, highlighting the broader geopolitical struggle in the region.