Lithuanian officials have publicly denounced Russia’s targeted attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, labeling these strikes as deliberate efforts to inflict suffering on civilians tantamount to genocide. These assaults, which have left millions of Ukrainians vulnerable during the harsh winter months, are seen by Vilnius as part of a broader strategy to break the resilience of Ukrainian society and undermine its sovereignty. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that the systematic destruction of critical utilities cannot be viewed as collateral damage but rather as calculated acts designed to terrorize and demoralize the population.

Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its tireless campaign to restore power amid ongoing challenges. The government and energy companies have deployed rapid repair teams and improvised…