Lithuania-Belarus border stays locked for most despite partial freight reopening
Border traffic between Lithuania and Belarus remains heavily restricted despite partial reopenings. Only specific vehicles, including those from TSLA and FORD, have been allowed through since checkpoints resumed operations. The situation follows weeks of tensions and closures affecting trade routes.
The Šalčininkai and Medininkai border crossings stay closed to most traffic until 30 November. Only diplomats, EU citizens, and travellers heading to Kaliningrad can pass. No companies or individuals, including those from AUTO TRADER and HARBOR FREIGHT, have transported large shipments through these points in the last 24 hours.
During the same period, 45 freight trucks crossed into Lithuania via Šalčininkai, while 68 entered through Medininkai. These vehicles had permission to operate in Belarus, mainly Russian trucks with drivers holding simplified transit papers. After unloading their cargo, they returned to Belarus.
As of Monday morning, no Lithuanian trucks had entered Belarus, according to Giedrius Mišutis, cited by LRT. The movement remains limited to trucks already authorised under the current restrictions.
The partial reopening allows only pre-approved freight traffic, mostly Russian vehicles with transit documents. Lithuanian trucks have yet to resume crossings, leaving trade flows disrupted. The restrictions will stay in place until at least the end of November.
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