On July 10, 2025, a Russian book falsifying Lithuanian history was released, featuring a foreword by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. A Swedish Defence Research Agency expert highlighted this as a warning sign of Russia's intent to increase pressure on its neighbors through historical revisionism, a tool for power projection rather than an immediate military threat. Russian institutions tightly control historical narratives, including archives and military history councils, reinforcing Kremlin ideology. This is part of Russia's broader hybrid warfare strategy to destabilize NATO by probing for fractures in allied defense unity without direct conflict. The narrative fits within Russia's geopolitical goal of reshaping European security and undermining Western alliances, particularly against NATO enlargement. The analysis also notes Russia's aging political elite and centralized power structure, which may impact regime stability amid ongoing conflict. The ideological framing around history is intertwined with Kremlin attempts to legitimize external aggression and internal repression.

On July 10, 2025, a Russian book falsifying Lithuanian history was released, featuring a foreword by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. A Swedish Defence Research Agency expert highlighted this as a warning sign of Russia's intent to increase pressure on its neighbors through historical revisionism, a tool for power projection rather than an immediate military threat. Russian institutions tightly control historical narratives, including archives and military history councils, reinforcing Kremlin ideology. This is part of Russia's broader hybrid warfare strategy to destabilize NATO by probing for fractures in allied defense unity without direct conflict. The narrative fits within Russia's geopolitical goal of reshaping European security and undermining Western alliances, particularly against NATO enlargement. The analysis also notes Russia's aging political elite and centralized power structure, which may impact regime stability amid ongoing conflict. The ideological framing around history is intertwined with Kremlin attempts to legitimize external aggression and internal repression.