Moscow: Russia annexes the Kaliningrad region from Germany after World War II.
However, the Kaliningrad region, which is not the only landmass affiliated with Russia, borders the Baltic Sea between NATO member states Poland and Lithuania.
Russia transports freight and gas pipelines by train via Lithuania to the Kaliningrad region.
In this context, European countries have imposed sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine. Due to that, Lithuania has abruptly banned the transport of Russian goods by rail to Kaliningrad. This has made it impossible for Russia to transport vital materials, including construction materials and coal, to Kaliningrad. Russia has strongly opposed Lithuania’s decision.
A statement from Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday that Lithuania should lift its ban on smuggling goods. Otherwise there will be severe repercussions.
It could cause great harm to the people of Lithuania. Russia has every right to take action against Lithuania if the embargo on freight traffic between the Kaliningrad region and Russia persists.
Meanwhile, Lithuania’s decision is in grave danger. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Putin was investigating.
However, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabriel Landsberg said, “We have not taken any action against Russia. We are enforcing the ban imposed by the European Union. We have acted under its guidance. Russia has misunderstood it. “
Kaliningrad Governor Anton Alikanov said: “Lithuania’s ban was confirmed last Friday. More than fifty percent of imports have been affected. However, people should not panic.
However, the international media feared that “even a minor incident could turn out to be as powerful as the outbreak of World War III.” The media has predicted that the war on Ukraine could spread to Lithuania if the traffic ban is not lifted.