Belarus criticizes!, Lithuania temporarily closes two border crossing points | Lithuania | Belarus
According to Agence France Presse, Lithuania stated on August 16th that due to "geopolitical circumstances," it will temporarily close two of its six border crossing points with Belarus from August 18th, citing security risks posed by the Wagner Group.
The report states that the Lithuanian government did not provide detailed information or threats regarding these two border crossing points.
Belarus criticized Lithuania's "far fetched" decision to close two border crossing points on the 16th.
The Belarusian border forces stated on social media, "Lithuania's decision to do so is purposefully and deliberately setting obstacles at the border to serve its political ambitions."
On August 12th, people lined up at a border crossing point between Belarus and Lithuania.
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It stated that this decision will lead to traffic queues and extend transit waiting times, and called it an unfriendly measure based on "unfounded reasons".
The report points out that since June, the appearance of Wagner Group soldiers in Belarus has raised concerns among its western and northern neighbors.
According to reports, Poland has stated that it will send 4000 soldiers to support national border agencies, and an additional 6000 reserve soldiers to strengthen its eastern border.
According to reports, the website of the Latvian State Border Service announced on August 15th that Latvia has recalled all border personnel on leave to strengthen border security with Belarus.