Lithuania responds to Latvia's removal of road signs to Russia and Belarus

Despite Lithuania's restrictions on Russian citizens entering the country and the broader geopolitical tensions, road signs directing travelers toward Russia and Belarus are still present on Lithuanian roads. This situation has prompted a response from the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Currently, Russian citizens are generally prohibited from entering Lithuania, with exceptions made only for those transiting to the Kaliningrad exclave. Relations between Lithuania and Russia remain strained, making the continued presence of directional signs to Russia and Belarus a point of discussion.

Latvia recently initiated a move to remove such road signs within its territory. In response to inquiries about a similar measure in Lithuania, the Ministry of Transport and Communications stated that it is aware of the situation and is evaluating possible steps. The ministry indicated that it is considering how to address the presence of these signs in light of current circumstances.