Overview
- Belarus has refused a dedicated evacuation corridor for Lithuanian haulers, demanding a full border reopening instead.
- Lithuania closed two crossings on Oct. 29 after repeated weather balloons from Belarus disrupted Vilnius airport operations and says the closures run at least through late November.
- Alexander Lukashenko says the stranded trucks were moved to paid parking and warns seizures could proceed under Belarusian law if the border stays shut.
- Lithuanian officials describe the balloon activity as a Russia-aligned hybrid tactic, with concerns reinforced by a surge in drone intrusions into NATO airspace since September.
- Drivers report fatigue and fears of cargo spoilage as the standoff drags on without an agreed path for the vehicles to exit Belarus.