Prosecutors said it was an ‘act of terrorism’ and part of a complex plot that included more than 20 intermediaries
Lithuanian prosecutors allege Russian military intelligence orchestrated an arson attack on a Lithuanian Ikea store in May 2023 because its colors resemble the Ukrainian flag. Two Ukrainian suspects were allegedly paid to carry out the attack, along with planned attacks on shopping centers in Lithuania and Latvia. A similar arson attack occurred on a Warsaw shopping center shortly after. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed suspicions of Russian involvement in both attacks, aligning with broader findings of Russian sabotage campaigns across Europe.
