Un rus de 68 de ani a înotat de la Kaliningrad până în Lituania, ca să ceară azil. Polițiștii de frontieră nu l-au crezut

A 68-year-old Russian man attempted to swim from Kaliningrad to Lithuania seeking asylum but was sent back after being deemed a potential threat. Authorities noted inconsistencies in his claims of persecution due to social media activity. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns for Lithuania, which is closely monitoring its borders amid increased tensions with Russia and Belarus. Lithuania has faced various security challenges, including drone incursions and migration pressures since 2021, prompting enhanced border security measures.