BBC: Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings
Lithuania is to close two of its six border crossings with Belarus.
The two rural crossing points, which are not used by commercial vehicles, will be closed from Friday.
The government said the decision was in response to changes in the geopolitical situation and threats to national security, as well as smuggling.
Belarus's western neighbours have increased security since Minsk granted shelter to fighters from Russia's Wagner mercenary group.
This came as part of a deal to end a brief mutiny in Russia by Wagner in June.
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