Amid fear of Russia's war on Ukraine spreading, Lithuania trains civilians, tells Putin: "We don't fear you"

Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 9:06 AM EDT / CBS News

Amid fear of Russia's war on Ukraine spreading, Lithuania trains civilians, tells Putin: "We don't fear you"

TL;DR

  • Russia attacked Kyiv, ending a pause in strikes on capital cities.
  • U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited the region to broker peace.
  • Lithuania, a Baltic NATO member, is training civilians in survival skills and weapons.
  • The country is preparing for a potential Russian invasion, inspired by lessons from Ukraine.
  • Lithuania's defenses are being enhanced with high-tech tools and old-school obstacles.
  • The Lithuanian Minister of Defense stated they do not fear Russia and will protect their home.