European Union & Lithuania

European Union: The European Union has imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Belarus, which are considered more painful than United States sanctions, and the lifting of United States sanctions might pave the way for discussions on easing European Union sanctions.

Lithuania: Lithuania has been a destination for some of the freed political prisoners and has faced tensions with Belarus, including security risks from meteorological balloons.

European Union: The European Union sanctioned Gazprom in April, demonstrating its collective effort to impose economic pressure on Russia. The EU is also a target of Russia's message regarding maritime operations.

Lithuania: Lithuania is a NATO member through which pipeline gas deliveries to Kaliningrad could be disrupted, making the Marshal Vasilevskiy a backup supply route.

Lithuania: Lithuania is listed as one of the countries at high risk to a potential United States 'kill switch'.