He alleged pursuit of territorial expansion and the desire to maintain the Baltic republics in energy dependence on Russia.
In an interview with the German weekly "Focus" Grybauskaite said that Putin "uses the issue of nationality as an excuse to acquire territories by military means" and therefore to solve the Ukrainian crisis is still very far away. "This is exactly what Hitler and Stalin did" - said the Lithuanian President.
Discussion of the interview "FOCUS" on Sunday publishes on its website.
Grybauskaite stated that "such comparisons are absolutely right," and stressed that not only Ukrainians, but also the inhabitants of the Baltic republics (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) and Poles are constantly feeling the Russian aggression. Pointed out that practically every week held military exercises in the Kaliningrad region, near the border with Lithuania. "Militarization is there a huge" - stressed and added that she still comes to minor provocation.
According to the Lithuanian president of Russia wants to maintain economic and energy dependence of the Baltic republics and lead to the fact that these countries will become members of NATO incredible and the European Union.
According to Grybauskaite had already been sent to Estonia and Latvia, "the Russian word" lower prices for oil and gas, if these countries experience in exchange with NATO - writes the "Focus" in the discussion of the interview.
Lithuanian President does not believe in a quick solution to the crisis of the Ukrainian. Emphasizes that there is no confidence in Putin. "It's very calculating. It does not meet what it promises, and if it is, because it is beneficial for them "- she said.
In her view, the European Union has set itself the goal of achieving energy independence and diversify energy sources. "Further dependence on Russia is too risky," - said Grybauskaite.
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