Simonyte: Klaipeda LNG terminal is key to countering Russia's pressure

"Today, we see that it (the LNG terminal – BNS) is key to our protection from non-conventional attacks and attacks of similar nature when treaties are breached other things outside of the rule of law happen," the Lithuanian prime minister told a joint press conference held after the Baltic prime ministers' meeting in Riga on Friday.

Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins says Latvia's Incukalns gas storage facility can also protect from the Kremlin's action.

"The gas storage facility's reserves are now in good shape, this winter has been a bit warmer, meaning lower consumption than it could be, and if we look ahead, we discussed the need to cooperate, if necessary," Karins said.

The Baltic states are working together to get prepared for potentially unexpected things, Simonyte said.

"Representatives of our institutions, representatives of companies responsible for infrastructure are working very closely to get ready at the operational level for various unexpected things that might happen if gas is once again used as an additional way to put pressure on the European Union," Simonyte said.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says she's not sure Russia would not use has supplied as leverage.

"If we are dependent on something, that makes us vulnerable and responding to the question of whether we are sure Russia would not use this instrument, so I am definitely not sure Russia won’t do that," she said.