In Lithuania, over 700 Russians and Belarusians have been identified as a threat to national security.

Shocking revelations! Nearly 600 individuals from a neighboring country have been flagged as national security threats, facing strict bans and revoked permits. What does this mean for the future of immigration in the region? Discover the alarming details that could change everything!

https://mind.ua/news/20284471-u-litvi-ponad-700-rosiyan-i-bilorusiv-viznano-zagrozoyu-dlya-nacbezpeki2025-01-30 07:20:57

The Lithuanian Migration Department recognized 598 Belarusians and 125 Russians as a threat to the national security of the country last year.

This is reported by Delfi.

Calculations also indicate that in 2024, 179 of the 598 Belarusians identified as threats were not issued temporary residence permits in Lithuania, and 232 did not have their permits extended.

The Migration Department revoked residence permits for 175 Belarusian citizens. Additionally, three Belarusians were not granted permanent residence permits in Lithuania, and nine were stripped of their permits.

Last year, 35 out of 125 Russians were not issued temporary residence permits in Lithuania, while 36 did not have their permits extended. Furthermore, 24 Russians had their previously obtained temporary residence permits revoked.

Lithuania denied permanent residence permits to 16 Russians for the first time. All these individuals are banned from entering the country.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Lithuania banned entry to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Rus' (Vladimir Gundyayev) for five years – until June 23, 2027.