The Lithuanian government has approved the citizens of Russia and Belarus to extend national sanctions on the background of the Ukrainian crisis for a year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decision was made at the sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers.
"The established restrictions should be assessed as optimal and coordinated, given the existing threats, these measures are necessary and appropriate," the confirmed document reads.
The sanctions envisage the suspension of the citizens of the Russian Federation and the citizens of Belarus, the suspension of a temporary residence permit. The Russians, whom Lithuania take place in exceptional cases, are prohibited from buying real estate in Lithuania, importing cash to Ukrainian brandy or to receive electronic resident status.
Restrictions extended from May 3 2025 to May 2, 2026.
