Lithuanian officials are addressing the growth of illegal migration, attributing it to pressure from Belarus, while also proposing to withhold benefits from workers arriving from Russia and Belarus.

Nobel laureate Ales Bjaljatski was released from Belarusian prison, where he endured harsh conditions including cold and bright lights, with authorities only acknowledging his Nobel Prize for tax purposes.

A 37-year-old Belarusian man has been charged with fatally stabbing a 32-year-old co-resident at an asylum center, though he pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing.

Lithuanian border guards turned back 36 illegal migrants at the border with Belarus over the past day.

Border guards, with the active assistance of a service dog, apprehended a local resident near the state border with Belarus who was carrying nine bundles of illegal cigarettes worth 7,000 euros.

The Belarusian regime is reportedly sending ambiguous signals, including the release of some political prisoners, which some interpret as signs of increased flexibility or a cautious warming.

Lithuanian border guards turned back 14 illegal migrants at the border with Belarus within the past 24 hours. The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reported the incident.

A Riga City Court has ordered the arrest of city council deputy Aleksejs Rosļikovs, who is accused of inciting national hatred, after he traveled to Belarus.

Lithuanian border guards reported turning back 11 illegal migrants at the border with Belarus over the past 24 hours.

Lithuania has begun moving its emergency stockpiles further away from the border with Belarus, a strategic decision likely related to regional security concerns.

Lithuania refuted claims by Russian and Belarusian propaganda that it had granted its airspace to Ukrainian armed forces, labeling the reports as disinformation.

Russia intends to establish four ground stations in Belarus for the operation and control of its long-range drone fleet, according to recent reports.

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov stated that he perceives a lack of desire from Lithuania to establish a dialogue with Belarus.

Belarusian President Lukashenko stated that the world faces various problems, including armament levels in certain countries, and that all controversial issues must begin to be resolved, adding that Trump's statements have exposed the positions of the US and the West on many issues.

Raman Pratasiewicz, once an opposition journalist imprisoned by the Lukashenka regime, has transformed into a prominent figure in Belarusian state propaganda, even threatening his former colleagues living abroad.

High fuel prices in Lithuania are prompting some drivers to consider buying cheaper alternatives in neighboring Belarus. However, the State Border Guard Service is urging citizens to assess the risks involved.

The Polish government announced a significant 96% decrease in attempts to illegally cross its border with Belarus, attributing the success to its strict migration policies and enhanced security measures.

Russians have reportedly begun buying real estate in Minsk, Belarus, in increasing numbers, driven by growing restrictions on communication and internet access in Russia.

Former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, citing his sources, states that the ruling party has already designated which Deputy Foreign Minister will participate in a meeting with their Belarusian counterpart.

Lukas Savickas, leader of Lithuania's opposition Democratic 'For Lithuania' faction, stated that the Belarusian regime remains unchanged and continues to carry out hybrid attacks against Lithuania. He warned against succumbing to a misleading narrative about potential dialogue with Belarus.

The Belarusian parliament has passed a law introducing administrative responsibility for 'propaganda of homosexual relations, gender change, childlessness, and pedophilia.' This legislation will amend the Code of Administrative Offenses.

The Latvian security service has announced that it has uncovered and exposed Russian and Belarusian spies operating within the country, highlighting ongoing counter-intelligence efforts.

Vietnam and Belarus are strengthening their cooperation in forensic examination, addressing evolving security challenges.

Pavel Sviardlov, editor-in-chief of Belarus Tomorrow, a project deemed 'extremist' by Belarusian KGB, suggests that President Lukashenka should reconsider doing business with Americans. Sviardlov works in Polish exile since 2021, with most of his audience still in Belarus.

Ukraine is calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to re-examine the 'neutral' status granted to a limited number of Russian and Belarusian athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics and 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Die polnische Regierung will dieses Jahr 105 Millionen Euro ausgeben, um Flüchtlinge aus dem Nahen Osten abzuhalten.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) states that it is in contact with the relatives of the Lithuanian citizen Miroslav Trockis, who is imprisoned in Belarus.

A Belarusian delegation is exploring opportunities for cooperation in the electrical industry during a visit to Uzbekistan. This initiative aims to foster economic ties and technological exchange between the two countries.

Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė discusses recurring discussions about 'warming' relations with Belarus and the Lukashenka regime, emphasizing that illusions about Lukashenka, who does not change, persist.

Asta Skaisgirytė, chief advisor to the Lithuanian President, stated that Lithuania has no basis for dialogue with Belarus as long as the Lukashenka regime continues its hybrid attacks, noting a lack of willingness for good-faith dialogue from Minsk.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense proposes expanding its network of engineering counter-mobility parks and establishing a counter-mobility strip along its borders with Belarus and Russia by the end of 2030.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has spoken out about a letter she sent to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė regarding her reduced personal security level, which has remained unanswered.

Arvydas Avulis, chairman of Hanner, suggests that Lithuania should resume the transit of Belarusian fertilizers through its territory and invest the generated revenue into national defense.

Belarus is reportedly set to open an embassy in Pyongyang following a recent summit between President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Belarusian state media.

An investigation by "Rzeczpospolita" has revealed details about a Belarusian advisor to Polish physicist Olga Malinkiewicz amidst an ongoing conflict within her company, Saule Technologies, concerning its perovskite technology.

Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of Lithuania's "Nemunas Dawn," proposes resuming economic ties with Minsk, specifically the transit of Belarusian fertilizers, to generate funds for defense, following calls from a US envoy to restore relations with Belarus.

Mara Tamkovich received the Grand Prix at the Script Fiesta festival for her screenplay 'Under the Grey Sky,' which focuses on Belarusian oppositionists.

Erika Švenčionienė, a pro-Russian activist currently on trial for allegedly aiding another state against Lithuania, stated that her visit to Belarus was as an ordinary person and a referendum observer.

The Belarusian Consulate in Bosnia and Herzegovina stated that the arrested driver of their honorary consul was not previously convicted and possessed a valid permit for carrying a weapon.

Lithuania's chief presidential advisor, Deividas Matulionis, stated that while Lithuania is ready to improve relations with Belarus, such progress is contingent upon Belarus demonstrating systemic changes.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged unusual gifts, including an assault rifle and a vase made from shell casings, during their meeting in Pyongyang.

The US Special Envoy for Belarus, John Kols, has called on Lithuania to resume direct talks with the Belarusian regime and restore the transit of mineral fertilizers.

Lithuania open to talks with Belarus – PM  LRT

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that dialogue with Belarus is only possible if Minsk demonstrates genuine goodwill, responding to the US special envoy's encouragement for Lithuania to restore relations.

Over three days, 153 trucks that had been detained for several months at the border in Belarus have returned to Lithuania.

Leaders from North Korea (DPRK) and Belarus have held discussions and signed several cooperation agreements, strengthening ties between the two nations.

The US Treasury Department has partially lifted sanctions on Belarus's Ministry of Finance and Development Bank, and fully removed Belarusian potash companies from the sanctions list, following the release of political prisoners.

Border guards in the Šalčininkai district of Lithuania detected and brought down a fixed-wing drone that had flown in from Belarus, finding it was carrying smuggled cigarettes.

The leader of Belarus has made a historic first visit to North Korea, signaling potential strengthening ties between the two nations.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the government is continuing efforts for the release of Andrzej Poczobut, a Belarusian journalist, acknowledging that his release depends on the will of the Belarusian regime.

Lithuania has reportedly failed to renew its domestic sanctions targeting Belarusian officials.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko with a grand ceremony, highlighting the growing ties between the two nations, both allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Thirty-three trucks that were previously detained in Belarus have returned to Lithuania within a single day.

The number of foreign nationals suspected of organized crime in Poland, particularly from Georgia, Belarus, and Armenia, has nearly doubled in a year, with police actively targeting Russian-speaking gangs.

Fourteen trucks have returned to Lithuania from Belarus on Tuesday, marking a specific movement of goods between the two countries.

After more than four months, the first trucks have returned from Belarus to Lithuania, but the flow remains low as some carriers are unable to pay bills issued by Belarus for alleged parking, hindering their return.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka to Pyongyang for a bilateral meeting to discuss 'a range of ties,' according to North Korean state agency KCNA.

Belarus leader heads to North Korea this week  Arab News

Vilnius territorial customs officers seized a shipment of over 170 suspected counterfeit goods, transiting through Lithuania from Switzerland to Belarus.

Competitors from Russia and Belarus, previously banned or allowed as neutrals, are now free to compete under their own national flags in international competitions.

Amidst a 'smuggling balloon crisis', a German company operating duty-free shops in Vilnius and Kaunas airports is reportedly still supplying goods to Minsk Airport and border shops, benefiting the Lukashenka regime in Belarus.

An investigative journalist has revealed recordings of conversations between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, alleging that Hungary was on a path to becoming like Belarus.

Lithuanian border guards reported turning back three illegal migrants at the border with Belarus in the past 24 hours.

Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava, who was released from prison in winter, gave a performance in Berlin's Radialsystem. The event carried the hashtag #freemaria.

An Iranian-Belarusian individual has been given lengthy pre-trial detention in Azerbaijan over graffiti on a cinema, a case that has garnered intensive coverage and condemnation from officials in Azerbaijani media.

Poland's closure of road border crossings with Belarus, citing concerns over illegal immigration, has forced transporters from Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, to seek alternative routes to Europe.

Police in Białystok, Poland, discovered over 7,500 packs of illegal cigarettes and arrested a Polish and a Belarusian national, who are accused of participating in a criminal group involved in smuggling cigarettes by balloons.

Uzbekistan Delegation Studies Belarus Nuclear Energy Expertise UzDaily.uz

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys addressed concerns raised by the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) regarding payments made by Lithuanian carriers to the sanctioned Belarusian company "Beltamozhservice" to retrieve their trucks.

Belarus has announced its intention to share its expertise in nuclear power with Uzbekistan, fostering cooperation in the development of atomic energy.

Belarus has reportedly canceled the passport of a Nobel laureate, a move that could restrict their international travel and activities. The action has drawn international attention and criticism.

Lithuanian border guards reported turning back 22 irregular migrants at the border with Belarus over the past 24 hours.

Belarusian post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop trio Molchat Doma will hold a major concert on July 7th at the Open Air Corner of Belgrade Port, following their successful world tours.

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a cigarette smuggling operation from Belarus, where cigarettes were sent into Poland via balloons equipped with GPS devices for quick localization upon landing.

Following a call from US envoy John Coale for Lithuania to restore ties with Minsk, Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it has not received any formal proposals from Belarus for potential meetings at any level.

For 33 years, the Archdiocesan Charity Prague's 'Adoption at a Distance' project has enabled people in the Czech Republic to support children in Uganda, India, and Belarus, improving their living standards. The initiative has helped tens of thousands of children.

The Belarusian regime is reportedly exercising 'necropolitical control' by dictating who can be buried, whose graves can be visited, and which deaths can be discussed, a practice highlighted around the holiday of Raduniza.

LRT English has released a newsletter titled 'Rethinking Belarus?', indicating a focus on re-evaluating perspectives on the country.

A Moldovan truck driver, convicted for ramming a convoy vehicle and avoiding his sentence, was arrested by border guards at the Medininkai checkpoint while attempting to cross into Belarus.

The Belarusian parliament has passed a law introducing administrative responsibility for 'propagating homosexual relations, gender change, childfree lifestyles, and pedophilia'.

Lithuanian authorities are investigating dozens of cases involving cigarette smuggling using balloons from Belarus, which they have officially designated as hybrid attacks disrupting the country's airspace.

Latvia has extended its ban on grain imports originating from Russia and Belarus, continuing its economic measures against the two countries.

Despite allocating millions of euros to develop effective anti-drone systems, Lithuania continues to struggle with detecting incoming drones from Belarus, revealing significant gaps in its air defense capabilities.

Mišutis: Increased illegal migration indicates intensified actions by Belarusian special services

Lithuanian border guards prevented 17 irregular migrants from entering the country from Belarus in the past 24 hours, according to the State Border Guard Service (VSAT).

Border guards at the Šalčininkai checkpoint in Lithuania intercepted a stolen Volvo truck, registered in Lithuania but sought by German police, as it was en route to Belarus.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Belarus not to allow Russia to draw it into the war, while the governor of the Zaporizhzhia region reported that Ukrainian forces attacked Melitopol with combat drones, injuring six civilians.

Lithuanian border guards turned back 34 illegal migrants attempting to cross from Belarus into Lithuania on Monday, marking the highest daily number recorded this year.

Lithuania's foreign policy stance, particularly concerning Belarus, has reportedly begun to change following a visit by US Special Envoy to Belarus, John Coale.

An investigation has revealed a Lithuanian firm's alleged links to Belarusian President Lukashenko's duty-free trade, describing it as a 'shadow empire'.

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko's rare visit to North Korea is seen as part of Kim Jong Un's broader strategy to strengthen ties within Russia's sphere of influence.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formed the Pre-Trial Chamber to review Lithuania's appeal regarding alleged crimes against humanity by Belarusian authorities, with a Romanian judge included in the panel.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stated that while the release of political prisoners is a priority, the ultimate goal is to liberate the entire country, following the Minsk regime's release of several hundred detainees.

Lithuanian border guards prevented 16 illegal migrants from entering the country from Belarus over the past day, according to the State Border Guard Service (VSAT).

An investigation by 'Rzeczpospolita' uncovers the false biography of Iwan Czuryłowicz, a figure described as a distinguished economist and Belarusian oppositionist, who is reportedly involved in a conflict in Saule.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian opposition leader, warned in Warsaw that Poland would not be safe without a free Belarus. She thanked Poles for their support during a Freedom Day march.

Latvian authorities have issued a warning, stating that buying pets from Russia and Belarus is unsafe.

An Azerbaijani team achieved a top-five ranking at a cybersecurity competition held in Belarus, showcasing their skills in the field.

Lithuanian border guards have turned back 8 illegal migrants at the border with Belarus in the past day, bringing the total number of migrants denied entry this year to 119.

The humanitarian situation for refugees at the Polish-Belarusian border remains tragic, with no immediate solution in sight due to ongoing inhumane conditions and Polish domestic political tensions.

Lithuania's chief presidential advisor, Deividas Matulionis, stated that the country is prepared to improve relations with Belarus, provided that Belarus demonstrates systemic changes.

A BiH citizen was arrested at the Šćepan Polje border crossing after a pistol and ammunition were discovered in the trunk of a vehicle he was driving, which belongs to the Honorary Consulate of Belarus in BiH.

Belarusian President Lukashenko visited North Korea, marked by elaborate ceremonial events but little information on how the two countries plan to strengthen cooperation or align more closely with Russia.

Lithuanian border guards reported that no illegal migrants were turned back at the border with Belarus over the past day.

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenka has made his first political visit to Pyongyang, where he gifted a rifle to North Korea's Kim Jong Un and signed a friendship treaty. This visit highlights the strengthening ties between two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine.

The United States has eased sanctions on Belarus, which were initially imposed due to the war in Ukraine, by issuing a license permitting transactions with state-owned Belinvestbank and removing over ten Belarusian companies from the sanctions list.

Lithuania has reinstated more than 100 Belarusian officials to its persona non grata list, signaling continued diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

The Italian Embassy in Belarus, in collaboration with the New Studio exhibition in Minsk, organized the third edition of Italian Design Day 2026 to celebrate excellence in architecture.

Representatives of Lithuanian carriers have outlined the conditions under which they would cease transiting through Belarus, indicating they would change routes or relocate capital if the government provides a clear signal.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stated that President Alexander Lukashenko is 'not an independent actor,' emphasizing Belarus's reliance on Russia despite his recent diplomatic activities.

Lithuanian actor Karolis Kasperavičius appeared on the show "Šeimų virtuvė" to demonstrate how to make a classic curd casserole and discussed his demanding routine, which involved waking up at 5 AM and cycling to the Belarusian border.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that Belarus should be the one to consider compensation for Lithuanian carriers whose trucks were detained for several months in Belarus.

Lithuanian hauliers are reportedly considering seeking compensation following the release of their trucks from Belarus.

Andrzej Poczobut, a prominent Polish journalist in Belarus, remains incarcerated for five years despite the release of other key democratic opposition leaders by Alexander Lukashenka's regime, raising questions about the dictator's conditions for Poland.

Questions are being raised about why Donald Trump is suddenly engaging with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, long considered Putin's most loyal ally and an authoritarian ruler whose territory was used for Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Lithuania's prime minister announced that a military drone which crashed near the border with Belarus originated from Ukraine and was intended for Russian energy infrastructure, describing it as 'part of a wider security picture'.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia plans to establish four long-range drone control stations in Belarus, citing intelligence reports.

A Belarusian citizen with a residence permit in Lithuania has been accused of acting as a courier for an organized group of phone scammers, collecting money from victims.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is scheduled to make an official visit to North Korea, a move that could signal strengthening ties between the two nations.

Russian and Belarusian water polo teams have been permitted to return to international competitions, competing under their national flags, emblems, and anthems.

Lithuania has granted permission for a German firm to continue operating duty-free shops, despite the company's ongoing business activities in Belarus and Russia, a decision that has drawn attention.

Lithuanian border guards reported no illegal migrants were turned back at the border with Belarus in the past day.

Soldiers of Ukraine's 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Magura' captured a Russian mercenary from Belarus in the Sumy region.

Belarusian authorities have detained more than 50 individuals at an architectural firm as part of an intensifying crackdown across the country. The arrests signal a further escalation of repression in Belarus.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong protest to Belarus regarding contraband balloons that violated Lithuanian airspace, disrupted Vilnius airport operations, and endangered civil aviation.

Vilnius airport was temporarily shut down after suspected contraband balloons, possibly intentionally launched from Belarusian territory, were detected flying towards the airport.

Lithuanian State Border Guard Service officers conducted an operation near the Belarus border in Vilnius district, arresting a large group of migrants who crossed illegally through a cave, along with several organizers.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has stated that the overall situation regarding Belarus is currently more stable than it was in the autumn, adding that communication with the country occurs through multiple channels.

Lithuanian transport companies are actively seeking ways to recover their trucks that have been detained in Belarusian parking lots for over a week, with some representatives sharing their challenges and potential bankruptcies.

Lithuanian border guards reported turning back 15 illegal migrants at the border with Belarus over the past 24 hours.

Lithuanian State Border Guard Service officers used anti-drone equipment to land an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying contraband cigarettes that had flown into Varėna district from Belarus.

Over nearly two weeks, a total of 679 Lithuanian trucks that had been detained in Belarus for several months have returned to Lithuania. This marks a significant development in the ongoing border and trade issues between the two countries.

Lithuanian border guards reported preventing 33 illegal migrants from crossing into the country from Belarus over the past 24 hours.

Belarusian President Lukashenka has introduced a new law banning "infertility marketing," a move seen as mirroring Russian policies. Critics argue the legislation infringes upon the rights of women and sexual and gender minorities.

Lithuanian border guards reported no illegal migrants were turned back at the border with Belarus in the past 24 hours.

Lithuanian border guards stated that no illegal migrants were turned back at the border with Belarus in the past 24 hours.

Lithuania's border with Belarus saw a record 117 illegal migrants attempting to cross in just four days, amidst broader weekly crime reports.

A discussion explores whether Lithuania is facing pressure to initiate dialogue with Belarusian President Lukashenka and the underlying interests behind such proposals.

The Belarusian parliament has passed a new law that restricts LGBTQ+ expression and targets childfree lifestyles, drawing criticism from human rights advocates.

The Belarusian parliament has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights within the country.

Belarus's parliament has passed a new law imposing administrative fines for the 'propaganda of homosexual relations, sex changes, childlessness, and pedophilia,' according to state news agency Belta.

A court in Russia's Smolensk region has fined a Russian man for sending a threatening text message to a Belarusian security official. The message was sent during the 2020 protests in Belarus, as announced by Belarus's Prosecutor General’s Office.

A Lithuanian citizen has been sentenced to 15 years in a Belarusian prison, with Lithuanian officials perceiving the verdict as a result of pressure tactics.

Lithuania's Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė has announced that over 30 pre-trial investigations have been launched, and 90 individuals are suspected in connection with contraband balloons flowing into Lithuania from Belarus.

Lithuanian border guards turned back or deterred 35 illegal migrants attempting to cross from Belarus, marking the highest daily number this year, with some officials reportedly retreating back to Belarus out of fear.

Lithuanian financial crime investigators (FNTT) have warned carriers that paying a sanctioned Belarusian company, Beltamozhservice, to retrieve detained trucks would constitute a violation of sanctions, even if done through intermediaries.

Lithuania's prime minister has stated that the country is open to engaging in talks with Belarus, but only if certain conditions are met.

Lithuania is raising concerns about Minsk's responsibility after some Lithuanian carriers are unable to pay for trucks detained at the Belarusian border due to sanctions, despite Belarus allowing their return.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka gifted an automatic rifle to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang on March 26, jokingly suggesting it might be needed "if enemies appear."

A total of 356 Lithuanian trucks, which had been detained in Belarus for several months, returned to Lithuania between last Tuesday morning and this Tuesday midnight, according to the State Border Guard Service.

Ukrainian long-range drones have reportedly crashed in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia over the past week, with experts suggesting they likely flew over Belarus.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya announced that her move from Vilnius to Warsaw was prompted by security concerns.

Regions along the eastern borders of the European Union and NATO, adjacent to Russia and Belarus, are undergoing transformations and facing numerous challenges since the full-scale invasion began.

Artur Hranc, a businessman holding Belarusian and Armenian citizenships, who manages a high-end restaurant in Vilnius and a luxury hotel in Trakai, is reportedly connected to institutions within the Belarusian regime.

Events commemorating the 108th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Belarusian People's Republic will take place in the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) on Monday.

A Belarusian parent living in Latvia recounts the challenge of explaining to a neighbor's child why their own children cannot visit their grandmother, highlighting the personal impact of geopolitical borders.

Lithuanian border guards reported no pushbacks of illegal migrants at the border with Belarus during the past day.

During his recent visit to North Korea, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presented an unusual gift to Kim Jong-Un: automatic weapons.

Belarusians are celebrating Freedom Day, their most important democratic holiday, with opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya set to participate in a march and concert in Warsaw.

The US envoy to Belarus has called on Lithuania to renew its diplomatic ties with Minsk, as reported by ELTA, highlighting a new development in regional relations.

Former Lithuanian diplomat Gabrielius Landsbergis reacted strongly after US envoy to Belarus John Coale met with Lithuanian parliamentarians Ignas Vėgėlė, Rimas Jonas Jankūnas, and MEP Petras Gražulis.

Remigijus Motuzas, Chairman of the Seimas Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that Lithuania cannot ease sanctions on Belarus even if desired, and no negotiations are currently underway to resume potash fertilizer transit through the country.

A Lithuanian Prime Minister's advisor has stated that there are no ongoing negotiations or discussions regarding the transit of Belarusian potassium fertilizers, despite a US special envoy urging Lithuania to restore ties with Minsk and consider resuming transit.

North Korea and Belarus have signed a friendship treaty, alongside agreements on cooperation in diplomacy, agriculture, education, and public health, according to KCNA.

The US administration announced it has eased sanctions on a group of financial companies and raw material producers for agricultural fertilizers in Belarus, a move intended to help American farmers.

The Lithuanian Supreme Court has ruled that compensation paid by the Fire and Rescue Department to the relatives of a firefighter who died near the Belarusian border also covers non-pecuniary damages.

Alexandru Bălan, former deputy head of Moldova's SIS, has been indicted for treason and leaking state secrets, allegedly plotting with Belarusian KGB officers to compromise President Maia Sandu and create tensions between Romania and Moldova.

One hundred trucks that were previously detained in Belarus have returned to Lithuania over the past two days, according to the State Border Guard Service (VSAT).

A Trump envoy claims that using colorful rhetoric and sharing vodka shots helped him establish a strong relationship with the leader of Belarus.

A US envoy has provided details on "big deal" talks concerning Belarus in an interview with The Kyiv Independent.

A Trump envoy reportedly claimed that calling Europeans "pussies" helped win over Belarusian President Lukashenko, also admitting he didn't know Belarus's location when first approached for the role.

Bartosz Wieliński of 'Gazeta Wyborcza' reported on the dire conditions of imprisoned journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a Nowopołock labor camp, where prisoners face heavy labor, lack of medical aid, malnutrition, and abuse.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys advises against placing too much hope in EU proposals to confiscate Belarusian company assets in Lithuania, following Minsk's detention of Lithuanian trucks.

A report by Poland's Central Bureau of Investigation Police (CBŚP) warns of a significant increase in organized crime activity by Eastern gangs, with a nearly 50% rise in suspects from Georgia, Belarus, and Armenia within a year.

Lithuanian MEP Dainius Žalimas and MP Rimas Jonas Jankūnas appeared on a Belarusian state television propaganda show, stating they were misled about the interviewers' true affiliations.

The Lithuanian parliament has voted against a proposal that sought to prevent Russian and Belarusian citizens from participating in local elections.

Uzbekistan and Belarus' Gomel Region are strengthening their economic relationship by expanding industrial cooperation.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed that during his meeting with US Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, the possibility of dialogue between Lithuania and Belarus was discussed.

A drone suspected of originating from Belarus has crashed in Lithuania, prompting the Lithuanian National Security Council to address the intrusion into its territory on Tuesday.