Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda explained the decision to close two checkpoints (checkpoints) on the Belarusian border with a Cold War era metaphor. His words are quoted by a local TV channel LRT.lt.
According to the head of state, an iron curtain has now fallen between Western and Eastern countries.
“It fell with all its weight on February 24, 2022,” the Lithuanian leader said.
According to him, this barrier will continue to exist for many years, even decades. Suspending the dialogue between Western countries and the Russian Federation also poses the danger of causing serious harm to NATO member states.
“This will largely depend on the future of the Russian regime,” Nausėda said.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte in January accepted Additional restrictions on the entry of Belarusian citizens into the country.
Previously in Lithuania offered Build shelters on the Russian border.