Over 250 trucks queued to Lithuania

According to recent reports, more than 250 trucks are queued at the border with Lithuania. Most of them are commercial vehicles waiting for permission to enter Lithuania. The situation is caused by tightened restrictions on crossing the shared border. Russian and Belarusian authorities are holding talks to overcome the barriers, but currently, control by Lithuanian border guards has significantly increased. Transport companies report delays in cargo delivery and rising logistics costs.

Context

Border issues emerged after the 2021 conflict and continue, affecting the transportation of goods between Belarus and Lithuania.