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Lithuania reopens two Belarus border crossings early due to improved security.
Lithuania will reopen two border crossings with Belarus—Medininkai and Šalčininkai—on November 20, 2025, earlier than the originally planned November 30 date.
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.
The closures, imposed on October 29, had halted Lithuanian truck traffic, prompting Belarus to block over 1,000 vehicles.
Lithuania cited several weeks without major airspace violations as a key factor.
The decision aligns with Poland’s recent reopening of its own Belarus border points.
While the border may close again if new threats emerge, officials say the reopening signals a step toward normalizing relations amid ongoing regional tensions.
Lituania vuelve a abrir dos cruces fronterizos con Bielorrusia antes de tiempo debido a la mejora de la seguridad.