Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus have caused significant disruptions in Lithuania, leading to the closure of Vilnius Airport multiple times and the cancellation of over 170 flights. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced plans to shoot down the balloons and strengthen anti-smuggling laws, while tensions with Belarus escalate as officials claim Lithuania’s actions are provocative.
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