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flag Lithuania reopens two Belarus border crossings early due to improved security.

flag Lithuania will reopen two border crossings with Belarus—Medininkai and Šalčininkai—on November 20, 2025, earlier than the originally planned November 30 date. flag The move follows a reassessment by Lithuania’s National Security Commission, which determined that security conditions have improved after disruptions caused by balloons used to smuggle cigarettes. flag The closures, imposed on October 29, had halted Lithuanian truck traffic, prompting Belarus to block over 1,000 vehicles. flag Lithuania cited several weeks without major airspace violations as a key factor. flag The decision aligns with Poland’s recent reopening of its own Belarus border points. flag While the border may close again if new threats emerge, officials say the reopening signals a step toward normalizing relations amid ongoing regional tensions.

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