Budrys further highlighted the agreement between Lithuanian and Polish Armed Forces known as the Orsha Plan, a majority of which remains classified. "It entails interoperability measures on both sides of the border, ensuring security, and addressing specific threats," he explained during an interview on Žinių Radijas radio.

He emphasized the significance of Polish involvement in defending the Suwałki Gap, stating, "The Suwałki Gap is a priority in our defense planning, and there are no legal barriers to implementing these plans."

Referring to joint military exercises and increased troop movements, Budrys emphasized the importance of cooperation between Lithuanian and Polish forces for joint operations along the border.

This statement follows remarks by Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, who raised concerns about Poland's legal constraints on troop deployment abroad, including to Lithuania, despite NATO's Article 5.

Responding to the concerns, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reassured Lithuania of Poland's solidarity in the face of aggression and pledged to address communication and uncertainty issues through joint decisions by foreign and defense ministers.

The Suwałki Gap, a strategic 100-kilometer stretch on the Lithuanian-Polish border, is flanked by the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus, highlighting its critical importance in regional security.