Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced plans to indefinitely close border crossings with Belarus due to disruptions at Vilnius Airport caused by suspected balloon sightings linked to cigarette smuggling. The National Security Commission met to address the issue, leading to temporary closures of border crossings and air traffic suspensions. Ruginienė indicated that the government is preparing a draft decision for an indefinite closure, allowing exemptions for diplomats and EU citizens. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)