Incite wars and destroy the foundations of the Lithuanian economy - why Landsbergis family does it?

Two reasons. First reason is political - like Chinese dictator Mao in cultural revolution, Landsbergis family is using chaos to destroy alternative growing power centers, including thriving Lithuanian companies. Second reason is economical - in the aftermath of  economic destruction it is easy  for one euro to pick up assets that belong to other people. This way spouse of Vytautas Landsbergis grabbed expensive land in Vilnius that belongs to Polish descent citizens of Lithuania. This way spouse (again) of Gabrielius Landsbergis grabbed expensive land in Vilnius paying only one euro. Poor greedy spouses, I would say.

    "We are all seeing rising prices for food, fuel, heating, electricity and various services. Landsbergis' liberal-conservative Lithuanian government blames the pandemic. The facts show that the current actions of the rulers in the fields of foreign policy, economics and financial management are pushing our country towards economic decline. The so-called “value policy” pursued by I. Šimonytė's government, attacking Belarus and China, will not only severely hit the pockets of Lithuanians, but will also severely destroy the long-term economic and social stability and security of our country.

 

    Lithuania's foreign policy is harmful to the population, uniquely blunt and incomprehensible even in the United States

 

    Lithuanian foreign policy likes to follow the examples of the United States. What is "value policy" in the United States? Powell's doctrine of security policy has been followed in U.S. foreign policy for many years. It declares that before pursuing international politics, it is necessary to have answers to the essential questions: 1) Is the vital security interest of the country at stake? 2) Do we really have clear and achievable goals? 3) Are the costs and risks of the decision fully and objectively determined, perceived and discussed? 4) Have all non-violent policies been exhausted? 5) Is there a strategy for exiting the potential conflict? 6) Have all the consequences of such a US policy decision been assessed? 7) Are the actions supported by U.S. citizens? 8) Is there real international support? Decisions are made only after these questions have been answered. This is one of the most powerful countries in the world. Consequently, a value policy is one that is supported by the majority of the country’s population and does not harm the state itself.

 

    We are constantly "brainwashing" by manipulating the term "value policy". The current policy of I. Šimonytė and G. Landsbergis poses a threat to the state of Lithuania, provokes the enemies of our country's attack and destroys the foundations of the country's economy. In the case of Taiwan, for example, no one even tried to analyze the situation. We sought to make Mr G. Landsbergis a star in international politics and a future European Commissioner for Foreign Affairs. The whole of Lithuania paid for this self-employment of the Landsbergis family.

 

    Unnecessary conflict with China is causing capital to shrink, companies to register in Riga and billions of euros are lost.

 

     Landsbergis promises to deescalate the dispute with China by warning Beijing of the consequences. He lies openly, telling tales that such a policy of Lithuanian Taiwan is supported by the USA.

 

    The U.S. Department of State page in black and white clearly acknowledges the recognition of the one-China policy and Taiwan as an integral part of it (Source: https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/taiwan/). Why does Lithuania have to overtake even the United States and make itself a target of one of the most powerful countries in the world, China? In foreign policy it is enough to maintain the position of the United States and not to look for conflicts and wars ourselves. In the case of a small state, only such a successful policy is possible, because only the insane and extremely greedy who seek evil for their Homeland can provoke the powerful!

 

    Of course, this government is still finding excuses for itself: it is the market that is to blame, it is people who do not understand the current situation, it is unfavorable circumstances. In one of her interviews, Prime Minister I. Šimonytė has said that the government does not have the opportunity to influence prices, because the market regulates itself. However, we do not need to look far, we have neighboring Poland nearby, which has created an anti-inflationary package to protect the financial well-being of its citizens or at least mitigate the negative economic consequences for both business and people due to significantly rising raw material and resource prices.

 

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, presenting the "Anti-Inflation Shield for Poland" program, stated that "the state is like a family, so we must help each other in difficult times." Where is our family in Lithuania?

 

    I. Šimonytė proposes to divide Lithuania again and apply zero VAT to heat only to Vilnius residents connected to the central heating system. And what to do for the elders of the village and the rest of Lithuania, who have all the prices and have to heat themselves with firewood, gas, electricity or other means? Is this done out of misunderstanding? Or maybe the mayor of the Freedom Party, R. Šimašius, is being rescued, and an attempt is being made to preserve at least the votes of Vilnius residents who voted for the Liberal Conservative coalition parties the most? In any case, this is wrong and dividing people.

 

    The economic war with Belarus threatens to rise in gas prices and destroy strategic enterprises

 

    The Lithuanian government is currently waging economic wars with Belarus and China. This will negatively affect our entire economy and the collection of state budget revenues.

 

    The worst case scenario for Lithuania would be if Lukashenko decided to restrict gas transit from Russia via Belarus to Lithuania. In that case, gas prices in Lithuania would rise sharply and that would affect us all.

 

    It remains to be seen and wait for that not to happen. The Lietuvos Geležinkeliai (LTG) Group has already announced that it will terminate its contract with Belaruskalij, one of the world's largest producers and exporters of potassium fertilizers, as of February 1 this year, and  Belaruskalij has immediately stated its intention to claim compensation for all possible losses. The LTG Group has already received a warning letter stating: “The Belarusian company states that in the event of a breach of contract by LTG, it reserves the right to claim full damages, including direct damages, and possible compensation to direct and indirect partners worldwide."

 

    Also, in response to the termination of the contract for the transportation of Belarusian fertilizers by Lithuanian railways, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus announced this Wednesday a ban on the transit of goods by rail from Lithuania. The transit ban will apply to the transportation of oil products and fertilizers from Lithuania via Belarus and will take effect on February 7. Some Lithuanian exporters claim that they are already diverting their cargo through Poland or looking for alternative routes. It is currently unclear whether the ban will apply to non-transit cargo and whether the ban on transit will not cover other cargo segments.

 

    Vaidotas Šileika, President of the Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies (LJKKA), takes Belarus' actions seriously. The blocking of transit through Belarus could disrupt transit of 2-3 million tons or even higher cargo through Klaipėda State Seaport and there will be huge financial losses. It is difficult to find alternative routes for cargo transportation - cargo owners will choose a port other than Klaipėda. Jonava nitrogen fertilizer producer Achema and oil refining company Orlen Lietuva will also face such problems as Belarus, as these companies regularly transport their products to Ukraine via Belarus.

 

    Is Lithuania able to absorb such economic and financial losses without significant long-term consequences for the development of our country? Mantas Bartuška, the former head of the Lithuanian Railways Group, has stated that the termination of the agreement with Belaruskalij would threaten the Lithuanian Railways Groupy with hundreds of millions of euros in lawsuits and even bankruptcy. The port and railways will lose a total of around € 900 million due to the breach of contract with Belarus. The ban on rail freight transit through Belarus will also bring additional losses to Lithuania, the exact size of which is currently difficult to determine. So what is the fate of the Lithuanian Railways group? How many employees will need to be laid off who are working for the Lithuanian Railways Group and Klaipėda Seaport? In addition, a lengthy lawsuit is scheduled for the termination of contracts with Belarus, which will severely empty the pockets of Lithuanian taxpayers, as Lithuania may have to pay damages.

 

    At that time, another international situation created by the Liberal Conservative government was underestimated by Andrius Kubilius and other rulers. This is the actual annexation of Belarus by Russia, which is already stationed with the latter's army and modern armaments close to Vilnius. Our push of Lukashenko into Moscow's arms was  a targeted attack organized by G. Landsbergis. He left Lukashenko no choice and no chance to continue to balance, at least in part, between Brussels, Washington and Moscow. Therefore, Putin should send personal thanks to the current Lithuanian government and Foreign Minister G. Landsbergis on behalf of Russia or even ordens for special merits in strengthening Moscow's influence in Belarus.

 

    The war with China over Taiwan is pushing capital out of Lithuania and causing billions in losses

 

    Due to the unexpected opening of the Taiwanese representative office, China is making a demonstration sacrifice to the whole world, so that no one would even think of following our government. China uses largely invisible economic sanctions, the existence of which will be difficult to prove legally. The European Commission could not at least formally react and appealed to China for action by the World Trade Organization. The legal process with China, which will begin there in a few months, could take decades and does little to help us.

 

    The reality is now. 2021 in December, the trade flow from Lithuania to China decreased by 91% compared to 2020. The pharmaceutical, laser, electronics and food sectors were hit hardest. Lithuanian businesses are already facing huge problems in Chinese ports, and the price of containers has risen about tenfold. The fight against China will not be cheap - imports from China amount to 1.2 billion euros, and exports to this country from Lithuania are 300 million euros. Entrepreneurs are already boldly saying that the government has  sacrificed them in this conflict, and the partnerships and market share that we have built China for years have been easily destroyed.

 

    Vidmantas Janulevičius, President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, says that the industrial sector could lose 3 to 5 billion euros in turnover a year due to sanctions. Who will cover this?

 

    Foreign companies through unofficial channels are already banned from selling in China products containing raw materials and components from Lithuania.

 

    This complicates the situation of international companies operating in Lithuania. German entrepreneurs in our country are already talking about the possibility of relocating production from our country, which would lead to the dismissal of thousands of workers. Jobs would be lost by highly qualified specialists who create high added value for our country's economy. It is worth noting that the manufacturing industry generates about 20 percent of Lithuania's gross domestic product (GDP). Capital has begun to withdraw from Lithuania and businesses are being relocated to Riga to at least circumvent Chinese sanctions on Lithuania. The Latvian budget will be replenished, and we will continue to be empty. We all will feel the consequences.

 

    During the pandemic, society and the economy suffered many shocks. The government’s policy of searching for enemies is undermining the foundations of the state’s economy. At that time, the Speaker of the Seimas V. Čmilytė-Nielsen did not think that China should be apologized for Taiwan and offered to fight for a different world order! Silence is essential - that fight cannot be won and all Lithuanians are suffering and will suffer a lot as a result. China has a long-term and very focused approach. Their mindset is different than that of Westerners. For them, the 10- or 25-year plans are short enough, so the impact on Lithuania will be long-term. Knowing their investments in Belarus and Russia and the resilient political cooperation there, Lithuania, thanks to G. Landsbergis' team, has acquired a financially powerful enemy who will spare no money to support the struggle of Belarus and Russia against the Lithuanian government. It has to be said that the entire population will suffer again.

 

    No country in the world is pursuing such an irresponsible foreign policy that is destroying the country's economy. The Lithuanian Government of I. Šimonytė and G. Landsbergis is unique here.

 

    Public intimidation of the war in Ukraine and Russia's threat to attack Lithuania - seeking to divert attention from the government's mistakes

 

    The Liberal Conservative coalition attacked intensely to raise hysteria through all possible media and to intimidate the public into Russia's war with Ukraine and even a possible attack on Lithuania. V. Čmilytė-Nielsen says, “I do not see such hysteria. I think this is a normal assessment of the situation, an adequate assessment of the situation. ”For the Conservatives led by Mr Landsbergis, this is a common political ploy. To intimidate society about a war and thus divert everyone's attention from the most painful problems for the people. This makes it easier to hide and cover up the "mistakes" of I. Šimonytė's Government that are in reality power and assets grab by Landsbergis family. The economic collapse and the drastic rise in prices are no longer a matter of paramount importance, because war is a close danger!

 

    Do we need to prepare for all security policy crisis scenarios? Really so. Consult with allies, support friendly states, but do not raise hysteria in public, because it does not strengthen the security of the country. The Commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Valdemaras Rupšys, clearly stated that "Russia's military aggression is not directed against NATO countries, therefore there is no immediate threat to Lithuania." He believes that the panic in society is not entirely justified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reassures Western countries that the situation at the front line is similar to many years ago. He sees no sign that there will certainly be an attack by Russia soon. It is clear that the situation does not need to be underestimated, but the public must be reassured, not intimidated, by the leaders of the state, and the current situation must be assessed objectively.

 

    Lithuania is a member of NATO and now Russia has no plans to cause a third world war. Moscow always counts what is more geopolitically beneficial to them and such a war would certainly not be beneficial. Such a war would be nuclear and result in hundreds of millions of deaths, but there are Lithuanian politicians who have deepened their complete nonsense in a serious tone. Listening to the representatives of such liberal conservatives, it seems that Lithuania is the most powerful empire in the world and is not afraid of any wars. Unfortunately, investors are afraid of possible wars - they choose to invest in the markets of safer countries. Lithuanians are also afraid of them - some choose to emigrate, while others live in constant stress due to the impending war, rising prices, pandemic and a completely uncertain tomorrow.

 

    To underestimate the country's geography and the fact that it is impossible to replace neighboring countries with others is to live in illusions and lead the state nowhere. Not realizing that conducting business, telling you to find other markets and blaming it on daring to work with the Chinese, Russian or Belarusian markets is a disregard for reality. Lansbergism’s policy has been fueling wars and conflicts for many years, but geographical reality and business logic dictate its own.

 

    Russia is in the first place in bilateral trade with Lithuania (Trade turnover: EUR 6.46 billion; Exports: EUR 3.83 billion - 1st place). Lithuania's prosperity would be sufficient to make effective use of NATO, EU membership, strong defense of its state interests and support for US foreign policy. We would avoid pointless wars with invincible adversaries and act safely, even with many effects more than Finland.

 

     Such a policy of "realpolitik" serving the well-being of the Lithuanian population does not require hysteria, but wise decisions. I believe that Lithuanian society is already ripe for that, because our state will simply not be able to withstand the rule of liberal conservatives for another term. Donald Trump's patriots will return to power in late November this year and Republicans will secure a majority in Congress. Lithuania must prepare for this and have the right leadership, not the political leaders who pray to the globalists with Soros and Swab.

 

     The plight of the economy and the failure to learn from at least neighboring Poland will be discussed later in a second part of this article."