Lithuania proposes shortening Russian citizens' transit time to 6 hours

Lithuania's Interior Ministry has given its general approval to a proposal that would significantly reduce the transit time for Russian citizens traveling through the country. The suggestion, put forth by parliamentarian Arvydas Anušauskas, aims to limit transit to a maximum of 6 hours.

Currently, under European Union regulations, the maximum allowed transit time through a member state is 24 hours. The proposed change focuses specifically on travel through Lithuania to another country. The ministry emphasized that before finalizing this term, a review of relevant laws and practical circumstances is necessary.

In addition to shortening the transit window, Anušauskas also proposed the implementation of systems capable of recognizing vehicle license plates. President's advisor Marius Česnulevičius believes that a reduced transit time could help decrease the number of violations.

The proposal is currently under review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This initiative comes amid ongoing discussions about border control and security measures related to Russian citizens.