MOSCOW, July 11 State Duma deputy from United Russia Oleg Morozov told RIA Novosti that that it considers it necessary to introduce a complete ban on the import of all Lithuanian goods and terminate contracts for the supply of electricity. Since Sunday, Lithuania has banned the transit of cement and alcohol from Russia to the Kaliningrad region in connection with the entry into force of European sanctions on them. «Lithuanians — our neighbors, do us nasty things»: blockade of Kaliningrad
Lithuanian railways stopped transit to the Kaliningrad region from June 18.
1 of 13< p>Lithuanian railways stopped transit to the Kaliningrad region from June 18.
The ban was extended to both rail and road transport.
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The ban was extended to both rail, and on road transport.
The land transport corridor connecting the Kaliningrad region with the rest of Russia was actually blocked.
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The land transport corridor connecting the Kaliningrad region with the rest of Russia was effectively blocked.
Prohibited goods can now be delivered to Kaliningrad by water, and for this it is necessary to increase the number of ferries plying between Ust-Luga and Baltiysk.
4 of 13 water, and for this it is necessary to increase the number of ferries plying between Ust-Luga and Baltiysky.
There will be no delays in the delivery of goods to Kaliningrad, Governor of the Kaliningrad Region Anton Alikhanov promised. there will be no delivery of goods to Kaliningrad, Governor of the Kaliningrad region Anton Alikhanov promised.
The head of the region is sure that it will be possible to agree on a solution to the situation with transit.
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The head of the region is sure that it will be possible to agree on a solution in the situation with transit.
"Lithuanians are our neighbors, they do nasty things to us, but we have a bigger apartment, and a corridor (common) to them too need no less than our", — said Alikhanov.
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"Lithuanians — our neighbors do bad things to us, but we have a bigger apartment, and they also need a (common) corridor no less than ours,» Alikhanov noted.
An operational headquarters has been created to resolve issues related to transit restrictions.
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To resolve issues related to with transit restrictions, an operational headquarters was created.
Moscow regarded Lithuania's actions as openly hostile.
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Moscow regarded Lithuania's actions as openly hostile.
The Kremlin called the decision of the Lithuanian authorities illegal and unprecedented.
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The Kremlin called the decision of the Lithuanian authorities illegal and unprecedented.
The Russian side made a strong protest to EU Ambassador Markus Ederer in connection with the extension of transit sanctions.
The Russian side made a strong protest to the EU Ambassador Markus Ederer in connection with the extension of sanctions on transit.
It is indicated that actions that violate the obligations of the European Union and lead to an escalation of tension are inadmissible.
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Actions violating EU obligations and leading to an escalation of tensions are inadmissible.
If Vilnius does not lift the transit ban, Moscow promises to take retaliatory measures, the consequences of which will be felt by all Lithuanians.
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If Vilnius does not lift the transit ban, Moscow promises to take retaliatory measures, the consequences of which will be felt by all Lithuanians.
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Lithuanian railways have stopped transit to the Kaliningrad region since June 18.
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The ban was extended to both rail and road transport.
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The land transport corridor connecting the Kaliningrad region with the rest of Russia was effectively blocked.
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Prohibited goods can now be delivered to Kaliningrad by water, and for this it is necessary to increase the number of ferries , plying between Ust-Luga and Baltiysky.
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There will be no delays in the delivery of goods to Kaliningrad, Governor of the Kaliningrad region Anton Alikhanov promised.
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The head of the region is sure that it will be possible to agree on a solution in the situation with transit.
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"Lithuanians are our neighbors, they do nasty things to us, but we have a bigger apartment, and they also need a (common) corridor no less than ours", — said Alikhanov.
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An operational headquarters has been set up to address issues related to transit restrictions.
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Moscow regarded Lithuania's actions as openly hostile.
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The Kremlin called the decision of the Lithuanian authorities illegal and unprecedented.
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The Russian side made a strong protest to the EU Ambassador Markus Ederer in connection with the extension of sanctions on transit.
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It was pointed out that actions that violate the obligations of the European Union and lead to an escalation of tension are inadmissible.
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If Vilnius does not lift the transit ban, Moscow promises to take retaliatory measures, the consequences of which will be felt by all Lithuanians.
«(Need — ed.) a complete ban on the import of all Lithuanian goods and the termination of contracts for the supply of our products, including electricity,» Morozov told RIA Novosti. He noted that other economic restrictions should also be introduced against Lithuania. «I believe that all possible economic restrictions should be introduced against it: a ban on Lithuanian transit for European goods, a decrease in the level of diplomatic relations, a ban on border trade,» he specified. Morozov expressed hope that in the near future Lithuania «will be brought to reason by the old Europeans.» Since June 18, Lithuanian railways have stopped the transit of a number of goods to Kaliningrad that fell under EU sanctions. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Lithuania was acting aggressively and had gone beyond unfriendly lines. EU Ambassador Markus Ederer was summoned to the Foreign Ministry, the Russian side demanded that transit be resumed immediately, otherwise retaliatory measures would follow. The Lithuanian authorities deny violation of the transit agreement and claim that they were only complying with EU sanctions, President Gitanas Nauseda stated that Vilnius would not make concessions. transit, a diplomatic solution is expected. A source in the European Commission told RIA Novosti that the EC is in close contact with the Lithuanian authorities on the transit of goods to Kaliningrad and will give additional instructions as the situation develops. />11:07 Kaliningrad urged to ban the movement of goods with the Baltic States