"Should be ready": Lithuania can completely close the border with Russia

Lithuania believes that Russia is likely to be a threat to the Baltic state, so the level of security will increase, and the control of the border guards will be stricter. Lithuania does not exclude that in the event of certain threats to the security of the state will close the border with Russia. This was announced in an interview with LRT by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs AGNE Bilot. She noted that a meeting with the head of the State Border Guard was held.

The issues of closing the border with Belarus, but also with the Russian Federation were discussed. "There can be different threats and we should be ready," the head of the department explained. In her opinion, Lithuania should plan their actions who should follow what changes at the legislative level are needed. Officials should draw conclusions about threats to the state.

The manager did not give a clear answer to the likelihood of automatic closure of the border from the Russian Federation in the case of such actions on Belarus. AGNE BILITE ARE ADD that there are no real threats at this time. Lithuanian state institutions and the state should be at the highest degree of readiness and do everything to ensure the safety of people living in Lithuania. "There are some risks that there can be different provocations," the Lithuanian official said.

On August 16, it became known that Lithuania closes the checkpoint at the border with Belarus. According to the media, the relevant decision has already been made by the government. According to the head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Internal Affairs Agne Bilovate, the Baltic countries and Poland are preparing to completely close the borders with Belarus. After the closure of the Shmkskas and Tveychus checkpoint, four more checkpoints at the border with Belarus will continue to operate.