Lithuania, Poland plan for mass evacuation of up to 1M Baltic civilians in war scenario

Lithuanian Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas stated in Budzisko that a potential war could drive up to one million Baltic residents into Poland, and both countries are preparing evacuation plans. This reflects heightened regional contingency planning amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, though no imminent trigger is cited. The statement signals deepening bilateral defense coordination and public preparedness messaging.