Lithuania and Poland ‘may close Belarus borders’ due to Wagner fighters
GuardianAPR 2023
Baltic states like Lithuania are simply responding to the Wagner threat that Belarus now poses. Nobody wants Russian mercenaries on their borders, especially as illegal crossing attempts increase, and it is understandable why Poland and the Baltic states are increasingly taking a hard line on Belarus, Putin's main ally in Europe.
Lithuania has taken unfriendly action against Belarus, which will only hurt both countries. Restricting trade always has a negative effect on the economy, and Lithuania has no rationale for the move other than abstract fears. The Baltic states, alongside the West, only have one goal: isolate Russia and its allies.