The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned EU representative Markus Ederer in connection with the imposed restrictions on the transit of a number of goods from the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to Kaliningrad.

The Lithuanian side has imposed a ban on the transit of certain goods due to “European sanctions imposed on Russia”, and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielus Landsbergis indicated that “Lithuania has imposed a blockade on the transit of these goods after consultations with the European Commission.” Under her leadership.

For his part, Andrei Klimov, head of the Committee for the Protection of the Sovereignty of the Federation Council, stressed that “the European Union needs to correct the situation, otherwise Russia will have the freedom to act in resolving the transit issue by any means.” given that “NATO, with the help of Lithuania, imposes a siege on the Russian region, which is a direct attack on Russia, forcing it to defend itself.