So, if the war has any validity at all, then the 'enemies' in question would be interested in stabilizing the conflict for the next few years.
At the current pace, there is no question we are in a state of global war in its infancy, as the criminals at the helm continue to pound on the war drum and provide endless hostile inputs where diplomacy should be the norm.
With no provision for diplomacy, the only choice for Russia would be to remove the leaders if they can.
So, lets hold a convention in a tiny little ineffective country, let's configure all the air defense of types already proven useless, practically right next to this so called belligerent global threat.
So, in my opinion, if Russia does not decapitate nato at this stage, then the whole thing is being orchestrated by the controlling factors and both parties in the conflict have no intention of being at 'war'
I would do it. Given the stage and intention of the group, it is the only logical course of action.
Putin hardly will do it, even if ordered he will prepare paperwork first - the reason, justification and so on. Bureaucracy and all that stuff. Look how properly the paperwork for Ukraine war was made -DPR/LPR was officially recognized by Russia, then DPR/LPR issue an official invitation of RF army to protect LPR/DPR from Ukraine, then this was voted by RF Supreme Council and so on. Even UN was notified properly. Formally, everything looks perfectly legit. There exist some internal juridical nuances, but the paperwork for international consumer looks very good. Much better than any NATO war.
So, if nothing really significant happen that will give a formal reason to hit Vilnus, nothing will happen with that NATO gathering. Also, take in account all that shady and hidden promises and deals with West and Israel, Putin will keep them as long as possible.
Also, why kill such useful idiots? NATO doing everything to become weaker and humiliate itself as much as possible. NATO weapons is already just a theme for luls in the world.
Could Russia exterminate that pedos in Vilnus? Yes, of course. Would Russia do it? Only if paperwork could be done properly. :)
Really? How many UN nations recognized these "referendums"?