Malaszewicze border crossing. Photo: Grzegorz W. Tężycki

Belarus announces border closure with Poland and Lithuania

Image: Grzegorz W. Tężycki

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has announced that Belarus will close its borders with Poland and Lithuania and strengthen border controls with Ukraine. Three weeks ago he threatened to impose economic sanctions on Lithuania by diverting Belarusian cargo from the port of Klaipeda three weeks ago. This is in response to criticism from both countries about his re-election.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Malaszewicze border crossing. Photo: Grzegorz W. Tężycki

Belarus announces border closure with Poland and Lithuania

Image: Grzegorz W. Tężycki

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has announced that Belarus will close its borders with Poland and Lithuania and strengthen border controls with Ukraine. Three weeks ago he threatened to impose economic sanctions on Lithuania by diverting Belarusian cargo from the port of Klaipeda three weeks ago. This is in response to criticism from both countries about his re-election.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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