Lithuania Temporarily Closes Two Border Crossings with Belarus Amid Rising Tensions

Lithuania has temporarily closed two of its six border crossings with Belarus due to security concerns and "geopolitical circumstances." The move comes as tensions rise in the region over the presence of Russia's Wagner Group mercenaries in Belarus. Lithuania has discouraged its citizens from traveling to Belarus and cited the security risk posed by the Wagner group. The decision has sparked criticism from Belarus, which called it "far-fetched." Poland and Latvia have also increased security on their borders with Belarus, and Lithuania and Poland are discussing the possibility of completely closing their borders with Belarus.