Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Ukraine Should Keep War Plans Secret

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has urged Ukraine to keep its military plans secret, arguing that secrecy enhances the effectiveness of operations. Landsbergis emphasized the importance of both Ukraine and its Western allies avoiding the disclosure of specific details about their plans in their communications, citing the successful Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region as a prime example of the benefits of secrecy. He asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin could have declared victory, even partially, if Ukraine’s plans had been known. The minister further praised Ukraine’s information management practices, noting that the offensive in Kursk was kept entirely secret. He encouraged Ukraine to maintain this level of secrecy, believing that it ensures the success of its actions.