Lithuania Closes Borders and Airports Amid Belarusian Balloon Disruptions
TL;DR
Balloons suspected of smuggling cigarettes from Belarus have caused repeated disruptions at Lithuania's main airport, leading to flight cancellations, diversions, and border closures, prompting Lithuania to consider stricter penalties and longer border shutdowns.
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- Lithuanian President proposes long-term closure of border with Belarus and restrictions on transit to Kalining Ukrinform
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