Russia Threatens Retaliation Over Lithuanian Transit Ban on Sanctioned Goods to Kaliningrad Enclave

Russia has threatened retaliatory measures against Lithuania after the NATO member imposed transit bans on sanctioned goods heading to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad through Lithuanian territory, which went into effect on Saturday. The sanctioned goods include coal, metals, construction materials and advanced technology, which makes up nearly half of Kalininagrad's total imports. According to the European Union's top foreign affairs official, Josep Borrell, the ban does not impact the transit of people or non-sanctioned goods, adding that "there is no blockade."