Lithuania Expands Trade Bans on Kaliningrad
Lithuania has halted the transport of more goods to Kaliningrad as more EU restrictions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine take effect, Reuters reported. Lithuania banned the transit of concrete, wood, alcohol and alcohol-based industrial chemicals via its territory…
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to the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad, which includes a seaport, a spokesperson for Lithuanian customs said, Reuters reported. The ban also includes an expansion of the restrictions on ferrous metals, which began in June. Russia called the ban on some goods an illegal blockade, while Lithuania said it has no choice but to enforce the EU's sanctions. Russia warned of "harsh measures" that could be imposed in response to Lithuania's move.