Lithuania Identifies Over 1,000 Belarusians and Russians as Security Threats

Lithuania has declared over 1,000 Russian and Belarusian citizens residing in the country as threats to national security and is revoking their permanent residency permits. The decision was made after the government asked them to complete a questionnaire regarding their views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the status of Crimea. Lithuania, a NATO and EU member, has been a supporter of Ukraine and a refuge for those fleeing repression in Belarus and Russia. The Migration Department determined that 1,164 individuals posed a threat based on public and non-public information. Those affected can appeal the decision or have up to a month to leave the country.