Shildyaev criticized Lithuanians over war

Military instructor Alexander Shildyaev, a trainer of Lithuanian troops, made several critical remarks in an interview with Lithuanian TV channel LRT regarding public sentiment in Lithuania in the context of potential military threat. He stated that the number of citizens ready to immediately leave the country or enlist in military service in case of war is growing. Shildyaev attributed this to a 'change in values'—people's increasing focus on power, money, and personal interests. He noted a 'frightening similarity' in priorities, as he trains both soldiers and reservists. In the interview, he further expressed concern about the rise of fascism and militarism in Europe, criticizing the alleged methods of 'intimidation' and 'purchasing tanks with fraudulent funds.' In his view, each new generation of Nazism moves toward self-destruction unless it undergoes 'denazification'.

Context

The interview was conducted on Lithuanian television LRT—a public broadcasting company operating in Lithuania.