Amid growing concerns that Russia's war in Ukraine might spread to other regions, Lithuania is preparing its civilian population with military-style training and sending a clear message to Moscow. Recently, Russia launched attacks on Kyiv, ending a three-day pause in hostilities between the two countries. The strikes, which occurred while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in the region trying to negotiate a peace deal, killed at least two people. The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have been closely watching the situation, as they are all NATO members and are located near Russia. In Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, CBS News visited a high school where students are learning survival skills alongside their regular classes. These lessons include first-aid techniques and how to use military equipment, preparing them for the possibility of a Russian invasion. A 15-year-old student named Neda said she would likely use her first-aid training to become a medic in a crisis. Alongside the youth, adult civilians are also being trained in similar skills. Lithuania, with a population slightly smaller than the city of Minneapolis, is taking a comprehensive approach to national readiness. Professor Mindaugas Nefas, a history teacher, has been learning how to handle weapons as part of this effort. He explained that involving the entire society in defense preparations sends a powerful message: that all Lithuanians, not just the military, are ready to protect their country. The country is incorporating lessons from the war in Ukraine, including training civilians in the use of drones and how to disable them. Lithuania’s small professional military is also adopting new high-tech tools used in Ukraine, such as sensor networks and drone systems, as part of the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative. These systems are designed to slow down any potential Russian invasion. Lithuania has also focused on traditional defenses, such as barriers to stop tanks and underground command posts. Vilnius, the capital, is less than 20 miles from Belarus, a close Russian ally that has been used as a staging ground for the invasion of Ukraine. Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas expressed confidence in Lithuania’s readiness, stating, “We don’t fear you. We understand who you are, and we don’t fear you.” This sentiment is rooted in history—Lithuania was occupied by the former Soviet Union until its collapse in 1991, a memory that remains strong in the national consciousness. Kaunas added, “We are not afraid, because we remember our history. We are in our home and we will protect our home.” Until recently, NATO planners doubted whether Lithuania could be defended against a full-scale Russian attack due to its small size and location between Russian and Russian-allied territories. However, the resilience of Ukraine and the technological advancements seen in its war have inspired new confidence in Lithuania’s ability to resist an invasion. The country is now seen as a model for how smaller nations can prepare for potential threats through a combination of military innovation and civilian readiness.