路透社9日称，白俄罗斯多次否认对气球事件负责，并指责立方进行挑衅，包括向白发送无人机投放"极 端主义材料"。 【环球时报驻俄罗斯特派记者 肖新新】据立陶宛国家广播电视台9日报道，立陶宛政府当日宣布，即日 起该国全国进入紧急状态，此举是"由于白俄罗斯向立境内投放'走私气球'"，持续威胁立国家安全利 益。立总理鲁吉尼埃内称，"在对抗白俄罗斯'混合攻击'的斗争中"，立方"必须采取最严格的措施"。 据白通社9日报道，白俄罗斯总统卢卡申科当日表示，立方对白方的指控是"荒谬且不切实际的"，立方 正在将气球事件"升级并政治化"。"他们为什么要这么做？难道他们真的想挑起战争吗？" 据报道，立政府9日还批准一项措施，赋予军队在紧急状态期间额外自主权，包括协助执法部门应对紧 急情况并减轻其影响等。立总统瑙塞达8日称，立方将审查哪些白方在立资产可以被冻结或没收，以此 作为应对白方"走私气球"日益增长威胁的新措施。 报道称，立政府试图将此事归咎于白方。有报道称立边防人员经常在走私香烟用的气象气球中发现立陶 宛、波兰和拉脱维亚电信运营商的SIM卡。拉脱维亚电视3台此前称，这些气球无法操控，通常用于气 象观测，最高飞行高度可达15公里。 ...

Core Points - Belarus has lodged a protest with Lithuania regarding an incident involving a drone that entered its airspace and crashed in Grodno [1] - The drone, which took off from Lithuania, was equipped with intelligence-gathering devices and dropped extremist materials [1] - Belarus demands detailed information from Lithuania about the incident, including the purpose of the drone's launch and the operator [1] Summary by Sections Incident Details - A drone from Lithuania illegally entered Belarusian airspace and crashed in Grodno on December 1 [1] - The drone was found to have intelligence-gathering capabilities and was involved in dropping extremist literature [1] Diplomatic Actions - Belarus summoned the Lithuanian chargé d'affaires to express its protest regarding the drone incident [1] - Belarus is requesting a thorough investigation from Lithuania into the incident and accountability for those responsible [1] Broader Context - Tensions between Belarus and Lithuania have escalated, with previous border closures due to allegations of smuggling activities [2] - The European Commission is considering new sanctions against Belarus, accusing it of orchestrating unacceptable hybrid attacks against Lithuania [2]

Core Viewpoint - The EU leaders' summit in Copenhagen on October 1 focused on defense issues, particularly the controversial proposal for a "drone wall" to enhance European defense against threats, especially in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][2]. Group 1: Proposal and Discussions - The meeting, originally scheduled for two hours, extended to four hours due to intense discussions, particularly regarding the "drone wall" project, highlighting internal disagreements among EU member states [2]. - The proposal for the "drone wall" aims to create a networked defense system capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting drones using various technologies [9][12]. - EU defense officials consider the "drone wall" a priority, responding to perceived threats from Russia, as recent drone incidents in Northern and Eastern Europe have raised alarms [5][19]. Group 2: Internal Disagreements - Significant opposition emerged from Germany and France, with leaders expressing concerns that such defense projects should be controlled by member states rather than the EU [13][16]. - The proposal has sparked debate over budget allocation, with Eastern European countries expected to receive a majority of the funding, causing dissatisfaction among Western and Southern European nations [18]. - The complexity of the "drone wall" project has been emphasized, with calls for a more comprehensive defense strategy that includes both short-range and long-range systems [16][18]. Group 3: Political Context and Implications - The backdrop of increasing drone incidents in Europe, including accusations of airspace violations, has intensified the urgency for a defensive response [19][20]. - Observers suggest that the push for the "drone wall" may be more of a political gesture rather than a practical solution to security concerns, reflecting deeper divisions within the EU regarding defense strategies [24]. - The project raises questions about the EU's strategic autonomy and its ability to effectively address security threats, with skepticism about the actual security benefits it may provide [24].