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Recent discussions have highlighted that the time frame for this military enhancement may be critically short, particularly if a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine. Gabrielis Landsbergis, Lithuania's former foreign minister, articulates the urgency of the situation, stating, "Putin is not going to let us wait those 10 years; the most dangerous time for the Baltics will be immediately after a ceasefire in Ukraine." This sentiment is echoed by various analysts and officials who recognize that the intrusiveness of Russia's military capability poses a direct threat to the security of the Baltic states.