Event c35faa3a-593d-4634-97fe-e053de14092f

Approved event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Approved Confidence: Low Category: Kinetic Country: Lithuania Country: Belarus

Source: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2204271/belarus-sla ...

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Event Time

1y ago

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Created

1mo ago

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Updated

1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Belarus slams Lithuania’s border checkpoint closures, threatens retaliation

Short Summary: Belarus threatens retaliation after Lithuania announces closure of two border checkpoints, citing security and smuggling concerns.

Description

Belarus has condemned Lithuania's decision to close two border checkpoints as politically motivated and threatened retaliatory measures. Lithuania cites increased intelligence and security risks, as well as the need to strengthen controls and enforce sanctions, as reasons for the closure.

Evidence

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The Belarusian Foreign Ministry has reacted to Lithuania’s decision to close two border checkpoints by saying the move is politically motivated and part of an “election campaign”, reports the Belarusian state news agency BelTa.

Minsk 'is forced to retaliate for Vilnius’ unfriendly decisions.'

Controlling flows, preventing smuggling, enforcing international sanctions, and reducing traffic safety risks require significant resources. This decision is also due to the risks associated with the increased activities of the Belarusian intelligence and security services against Lithuania and our citizens.

Source

https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2204271/belarus-slams-lithuania-s-border-checkpoint-closures-threatens-retaliation