Alikhanov warned of consequences for Lithuania due to transit restrictions

The ban on the transit of sanctioned goods between the Kaliningrad region and the rest of RUSSIA violates the international obligations of the European Union,said Governor Anton Alikhanov Anton Alikhanov

Lithuania's ban on the transit of sanctioned goods to the Kaliningrad region from the rest of Russia could have far-reaching consequences for Vilnius and the entire European Union, HEAD of the region Anton Alikhanov said on his TELEGRAM channel.

“These actions are illegal and can have far-reaching consequences for both Lithuania and the European Union,” he said.

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He recalled the EU obligations under the WTO, which provide for the observance of the principle of free transit of goods, including energy, between the Kaliningrad region and the rest of Russia.

Putin allowed the EU to lose $ 400 billion from the "sanctions fever" Economy The ban on the transit of goods can only be introduced for reasons related to public safety, protecting the HEALTH and life of people or protecting intellectual and commercial property, the governor said.

According to Alikhanov, it is obvious that the ban on the transportation of cement between the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions has nothing to do with the protection and protection of people's lives.

He called Lithuania's decision a gross violation of international obligations and said that the Russian Foreign Ministry is now working on resolving the situation.

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The governor also said that goods prohibited for transit by Lithuania would be redistributed for delivery by sea. To do this, the region may need a maximum of seven courts before the end of the year.

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Alikhanov announced the ban on the transit of a number of goods to the Kaliningrad region by Lithuania the day before. The decision of the Lithuanian side comes into force on June 18 and affects building materials, cement, metals, and a number of other important for construction and production, the governor said.

In April, the EU banned the import of timber, cement, coal and other goods from Russia as part of the fifth package of sanctions. Prior to this, the import of steel and iron products was prohibited.