Lithuania prepares for war, reinforcing its border against Russian tanks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

On the edge of NATO territory in the Baltics, there is growing concern about the threat Russia poses.

Aaron MacLean visited the capital of Lithuania to see how they're preparing.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:23:18 UTC.

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