The Lithuanian government announced that it has closed two of the six border points with Belarus. She justified this step with "geopolitical circumstances".
Lithuania borders Belarus to the east, where Russian mercenaries of the Wagner group found refuge after the failed coup attempt in June.
This Baltic country also borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Sweden begins investigations into violations of sanctions against Russia
The Swedish government suspects that the increase in exports to countries neighboring Russia is indicative of sanctions violations. The Foreign Ministry in Stockholm announced that the National Trade Agency has been tasked with launching investigations.
After the Russian attack on Ukraine, many countries imposed sanctions and other punitive measures against Russia After the Russian attack on Ukraine, many countries imposed sanctions and other punitive measures against Russia
In February 2022, Sweden, like many other countries, decided after the Russian attack on Ukraine sanctions and other punitive measures against Russia aimed at hitting the Russian economy./DW
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