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Lithuania-Russia crossing restricted to pedestrians

A crossing point between Lithuania and Russia is operating on a pedestrian-only basis.

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The restriction disrupts cross-border travel and highlights pressure on movement at the external EU border.

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  1. On foot only: life at one of Lithuania's last crossing points with Russia ↗lrt.lt · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC

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