The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania proposes to ban…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania proposes to ban citizens of Belarus and Russia with Lithuanian residence permits from purchasing real estate near strategic facilities. The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to expand national sanctions against the citizens of Belarus and Russia.
Consensus
- Lithuania is proposing new restrictions on citizens of Russia and Belarus regarding property purchases near strategic facilities.
- The proposed changes are part of amendments to the law 'On Restrictive Measures in Connection with Military Aggression Against Ukraine'.
- Citizens of Russia and Belarus who have engaged in activities supporting or participating in the war against Ukraine may be denied entry into Lithuania.
- Individuals entering Lithuania for cultural, educational, scientific, sports, artistic, or entertainment purposes must sign a declaration condemning Russian aggression and affirming Ukraine's territorial integrity.
- The proposed restrictions apply to both physical persons and legal entities.
Points of divergence
- Lithuania previously banned property purchases by Russians without temporary or permanent residence permits, but not Belarusians; now the proposal extends this ban to Belarusian citizens without Lithuanian residence permits. — tg_currenttime
- Stars entering Lithuania will be required to sign an anti-war declaration as a condition for entry. — tg_tvrain
- Participants who do not have ties to war, repression, or activities on occupied Ukrainian territories may only participate in events in a neutral status, without representing Russia or Belarus as states. — tg_theinsider
- The proposed restrictions will apply to individuals whose actions undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence, stability, or security, and those who support human rights violations or repression in Russia or Belarus. — tvrain
Coverage (4 sources)
- Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes banning Belarusian and Russian citizens with Lithuanian residency from buying property near strategic facilities — Настоящее Время
- Lithuania plans to limit real estate purchases by Russian and Belarusian citizens and close entry for war supporters — Дождь (Telegram)
- Lithuania plans to ban residents of Russia and Belarus from buying property near military facilities — The Insider
- Lithuania plans to limit real estate purchases by Russian and Belarusian citizens and close entry for war supporters — Дождь