According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), after the information appeared in the public space on Tuesday, Russian officials officially confirmed that citizens of Lithuania and other foreign countries responsible for the demolition of monuments to Soviet soldiers are included in Russia’s wanted list.
The ministry emphasized that Russia’s decisions contradict universally recognized norms of international law, indicate attempts to falsify the past, and show disrespect for Lithuania’s historical memory.
The MFA demanded an immediate cessation of the persecution of Lithuanian citizens.
The Prime Minister of Estonia, K. Kallas, was also declared «wanted» on Tuesday. The Russian opposition portal «Meduza» also reported on Tuesday that the Minister of Culture of Lithuania is included in the wanted list.