Lithuania does not exclude the possibility of closing the border with Russia in case of certain threats to the security of the state, says the Minister of Interior of Lithuania, Agnė Bilotaitė in an interview with LRT.

She noted that she had a meeting with the head of the State Border Guard Service.

Bilotaitė says that not only the closure of the border with Belarus was discussed but also other options, namely the closure of the border with the Russian Federation, because there could be various threats, and it is necessary to be prepared. According to her, Lithuania needs to plan its actions, who should monitor what, what changes in legislation are needed, and what actions officials should take in order for the country to ensure a peaceful process and security in the face of new threats.