Lithuania Faces Backlash for Blaming Belarus Over Border Crisis, Claims Minsk

Lithuania faces criticism from Belarus for allegedly misrepresenting the border crisis, claiming it is shifting blame for the situation regarding Lithuanian cargo vehicles stranded in Belarus.

• The Belarusian Foreign Ministry stated that Lithuania is misleading its carriers, asserting that Belarus has not prohibited the return of Lithuanian cargo vehicles from its territory.
• Lithuanian officials recently claimed that Belarus refused to return cargo vehicles, prompting Belarus to clarify that such statements are unfounded and misleading.
• Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as both nations navigate the complexities of border management and the ongoing migrant crisis impacting the region.