Lukashenka Closed Borders Out of Fear, Belarusians Cannot Return Home

The authorities say the decision was made "in connection with the epidemic."

Today in the afternoon, information about the closure of the border with Lithuania began to spread. It is not known who initiated this decision: Belarus or Lithuania, but our citizens cannot return to their homeland. The SBC confirmed this information, specifying that the decision was made in connection with the pandemic, reports onliner.by.

"Unfortunately, indeed, the border is now closed," said the Hrodna customs' operational duty service. - For many, it was a surprise, including for us. Nobody expected. Don't worry; this is not martial law. The reason is COVID-19. I cannot say which side initiated it. "It is also not yet known how long the entry restriction will last.

According to the Telegram channel NEXTA, dozens of Belarusians are not allowed home.

Many cars have accumulated at Belarusian checkpoints. None of the visitors from Ukraine, Lithuania, and Poland are allowed in. The border guards turn everyone back with the words: "Come back."

It should be noted that no official order to close the borders has been received before.

Belarusians returning from Ukraine are also not allowed home

A tut.by reader, who is trying to enter Belarus from Ukraine, says that the Novaya Guta border checkpoint is closed from the Ukrainian side. There are more than 10 cars, a regular bus, and trucks. Cars are allowed to go from Belarus without any problems.

- A representative of the crossing, Major Khomutau, came out to us and said that the crossing was closed due to quarantine measures, and did not provide details. They offered to return back to Ukraine or expect some comments in the cars. The State Border Committee does not give any comments on the hotline, he says.