Event e132ec7c-5a74-4e41-99cd-059baa585123

Approved event from Hybrid War Tracker

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

Source: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2222916/belarus-blo...

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Event Time

1y ago

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Created

1mo ago

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1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Belarus blocks Lithuanian imports in retaliation to border closures

Short Summary: Belarus blocks Lithuanian imports in response to Lithuania closing two more border checkpoints.

Description

Belarus announced it was blocking some imports from Lithuania in retaliation for Lithuania's closure of two more border checkpoints, applying to a wide range of goods. The move is framed as a response to efforts to stem flows of goods, transport, and people at the border.

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Belarus said on Thursday it was blocking some imports from Lithuania in retaliation for Lithuania’s closure of two more border checkpoints

the new import ban applies to a wide range of goods, including food and alcohol, clothing, household appliances, car parts, and construction equipment

The move 'is in response to Lithuania’s decision to stop the flow of goods, transport, and people via border checkpoints,' a government statement said.

At the beginning of March, Lithuania closed two border checkpoints – at Lavoriškės and Raigardas – on its border with Belarus.

Lithuanian institutions say the closures of border checkpoints are aimed at tackling problems of national security, smuggling, and violations of international sanctions.

Source

https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2222916/belarus-blocks-lithuanian-imports-in-retaliation-to-border-closures