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  "url": "https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2601552/lithuania-revokes-russian-citizen-s-residency-over-frequent-travel-to-russia-belarus",
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  "description": "Lithuanian authorities revoked the temporary residence permit of a Russian citizen for repeatedly traveling to Russia and Belarus, violating new restrictions implemented in May 2025. The new law bars Russian citizens from traveling to Russia or Belarus more than once every three months. Thirty other cases are under investigation. The law responses to warnings from intelligence agencies about recruitment attempts by hostile intelligence services. Exceptions exist for transport workers employed by companies conducting international freight or passenger services involving the EU or transiting Lithuania, but the individuals currently under review do not qualify for this exemption. In May alone, 292 Russian citizens crossed Lithuania’s borders into Russia or Belarus more than once, mostly falling under exceptions.",
  "summary_short": "Lithuania revoked a Russian citizen’s residency for frequent travel to Russia and Belarus, enforcing new May 2025 restrictions limiting such travel to once every three months; 34 potential violations identified and 30 more revocations under investigation.",
  "summary_extended": "On July 3, 2025, Lithuanian authorities revoked the temporary residence permit of a Russian citizen who repeatedly traveled to Russia and Belarus, violating a new law enacted in May that bars Russian citizens from crossing into these countries more than once every three months. This individual is the first to lose residency status under this law, which was introduced due to concerns about Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine and warnings that travelers could be targeted for recruitment by hostile intelligence services. Thirty more Russian nationals identified as potentially violating the rule are under investigation. Exceptions apply to transport workers with valid proof of employment, which those under review do not qualify for. The law targets reducing risks related to hostile intelligence recruitment via frequent travel across these borders.",
  "actor_primary": "Migration Department",
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  "url": "https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2601552/lithuania-revokes-russian-citizen-s-residency-over-frequent-travel-to-russia-belarus",
  "source": "admin_quick",
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  "incident_type": "Unknown",
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  "summary_short": "Lithuania revoked a Russian citizen’s residency for frequent travel to Russia and Belarus, enforcing new May 2025 restrictions limiting such travel to once every three months; 34 potential violations identified and 30 more revocations under investigation.",
  "summary_extended": "On July 3, 2025, Lithuanian authorities revoked the temporary residence permit of a Russian citizen who repeatedly traveled to Russia and Belarus, violating a new law enacted in May that bars Russian citizens from crossing into these countries more than once every three months. This individual is the first to lose residency status under this law, which was introduced due to concerns about Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine and warnings that travelers could be targeted for recruitment by hostile intelligence services. Thirty more Russian nationals identified as potentially violating the rule are under investigation. Exceptions apply to transport workers with valid proof of employment, which those under review do not qualify for. The law targets reducing risks related to hostile intelligence recruitment via frequent travel across these borders.",
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